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Love thy neighbor as thyself

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  1. A version of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. First found in the Old Testament. Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate this commandment.


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Quoting Scripture, Biden said it was important to “love thy neighbor as thyself.”

From Seattle Times

“Look,” he replied, “all the great religious traditions of the world say, ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself’ My answer is ‘I’m sorry, I can’t, but I’m gonna keep on trying.’

From Literature

“My main verse for this out of the Bible is ‘Love thy neighbor as thyself,’ ” Miller said.

From Seattle Times

Framed in a brilliant scrollwork of scarlet, blue and gold, with little spirits of good will helping one another up and down among the thorns and flowers, were the words, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”

From Literature

Matthew reported Christ to have said, “Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself.”

From Seattle Times