Matthew 22:39 · King James Version
And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Context
Jesus answers an expert in the law who asks him which is the greatest commandment. After loving God, he adds this second one, taken from the book of Leviticus.
38This is the first and great commandment. 39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. 40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
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Berean Standard Bible
And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Related verses
John 13:34A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.1 Thessalonians 5:11Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.Romans 12:10Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;Psalm 33:22Let thy mercy, O Lord, be upon us, according as we hope in thee.