Deuteronomy 22:4

Contemporary English Version 1995

Oxen and donkeys that carry heavy loads can stumble and fall, and be unable to get up by themselves. So as you walk along the road, help anyone who is trying to get an ox or donkey back on its feet.

Cross References

1 Thessalonians 5:14

My friends, we beg you to warn anyone who isn't living right. Encourage anyone who feels left out, help all who are weak, and be patient with everyone.

2 Corinthians 12:15

So I will gladly give all I have and all I am. Will you love me less for loving you too much?

Romans 15:1

If our faith is strong, we should be patient with the Lord's followers whose faith is weak. We should try to please them instead of ourselves.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you.

Deuteronomy 22:3

That's what you should do if you find anything that belongs to someone else. Do whatever you can to help, whether you find a cow or sheep or donkey or some clothing.

Deuteronomy 22:5

Women must not pretend to be men, and men must not pretend to be women. The Lord your God is disgusted with people who do that.