James 2:8

God's Word

You are doing right if you obey this law from the highest authority: “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

Cross References

Leviticus 19:18

Never get revenge. Never hold a grudge against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Galatians 5:14

All of Moses’ Teachings are summarized in a single statement, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.”

James 2:12

Talk and act as people who are going to be judged by laws that bring freedom.

Matthew 22:39

The second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’

Galatians 6:2

Help carry each other’s burdens. In this way you will follow Christ’s teachings.

Leviticus 19:34

Foreigners living among you will be like your own people. Love them as you love yourself, because you were foreigners living in Egypt. I am the Lord your God.

1 Peter 2:9

However, you are chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, people who belong to God. You were chosen to tell about the excellent qualities of God, who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.

James 1:25

However, the person who continues to study God’s perfect laws that make people free and who remains committed to them will be blessed. People like that don’t merely listen and forget; they actually do what God’s laws say.

Jonah 4:4

The Lord asked, “What right do you have to be angry?”

2 Kings 7:9

Then they said to one another, “What we’re doing is not right. This is a day of good news, and we’re not telling anyone about it. If we wait until morning when it’s light out, we’ll be punished. Let’s bring the news to the royal palace.”

1 Thessalonians 4:9

You don’t need anyone to write to you about the way Christians should love each other. God has taught you to love each other.

Philippians 4:14

Nevertheless, it was kind of you to share my troubles.

Matthew 25:23

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Jonah 4:9

Then God asked Jonah, “What right do you have to be angry over this plant?” Jonah answered, “I have every right to be angry—so angry that I want to die.”

1 Kings 8:18

However, the Lord said to my father David, ‘Since you had your heart set on building a temple for my name, your intentions were good.

James 2:19

You believe that there is one God. That’s fine! The demons also believe that, and they tremble with fear.

Matthew 25:21

“His master replied, ‘Good job! You’re a good and faithful servant! You proved that you could be trusted with a small amount. I will put you in charge of a large amount. Come and share your master’s happiness.’

Matthew 7:12

“Always do for other people everything you want them to do for you. That is ⌞the meaning of⌟ Moses’ Teachings and the Prophets.

Romans 13:10

Love never does anything that is harmful to a neighbor. Therefore, love fulfills Moses’ Teachings.

James 4:11

Brothers and sisters, stop slandering each other. Those who slander and judge other believers slander and judge God’s laws. If you judge God’s teachings, you are no longer following them. Instead, you are judging them.