Matthew 19:19

New International Reader's Version

Honor your father and mother.’ (Exodus 20:12–16; Deuteronomy 5:16–20) And ‘love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ” (Leviticus 19:18)

Cross References

Exodus 20:12

“Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long time in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

Proverbs 30:17

“One person makes fun of their father. Another doesn’t honor their mother when she is old. The ravens of the valley will peck out their eyes. Then the vultures will eat them.

Leviticus 19:18

“ ‘Do not try to get even. Do not hold anything against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Leviticus 19:3

“ ‘All of you must have respect for your mother and father. You must always keep my Sabbath days. I am the Lord your God.

Matthew 19:20

“I have obeyed all those commandments,” the young man said. “What else do I need to do?”

Matthew 22:39

And the second is like it. ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ (Leviticus 19:18)

Matthew 5:43

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor. (Leviticus 19:18) Hate your enemy.’

Luke 10:27

He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul. Love him with all your strength and with all your mind.’ (Deuteronomy 6:5) And, ‘Love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ” (Leviticus 19:18)

Romans 13:9

Here are some commandments to think about. “Do not commit adultery.” “Do not commit murder.” “Do not steal.” “Do not want what belongs to others.” (Exodus 20:13–15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17–19,21) These and all other commands are included in one command. Here’s what it is. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

Galatians 5:14

The whole law is fulfilled by obeying this one command. “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18)

Deuteronomy 5:16

“Honor your father and mother, just as the Lord your God has commanded you. Then you will live a long time in the land he is giving you. And things will go well with you there.

James 2:8

The royal law is found in Scripture. It says, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18) If you really keep this law, you are doing what is right.