Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
Deuteronomy 22:2 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised If your brother does not live near you or you don’t know him, you are to bring the animal to your home to remain with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you can return it to him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition And if your brother [the owner] is not near you or if you do not know who he is, you shall bring the animal to your house and it shall be with you until your brother comes looking for it; then you shall restore it to him. American Standard Version (1901) And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it home to thy house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him. Common English Bible If the owner doesn’t live nearby, or you don’t know who owns the animal, then you must take care of it. It should stay with you until your fellow Israelite comes looking for it, at which point you must return it to him. Catholic Public Domain Version But if your brother is not near, or you do not know him, you shall lead them to your house, and they shall be with you until your brother seeks them and receives them. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And if thy brother be not nigh, or thou know him not: thou shalt bring them to thy house, and they shall be with thee until thy brother seek them, and receive them. |
Therefore, whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.
‘If you see your brother Israelite’s ox or sheep straying, do not ignore it; make sure you return it to your brother.
Do the same for his donkey, his garment, or anything your brother has lost and you have found. You must not ignore it.
This means one must not transgress against and take advantage of a brother or sister in this manner, because the Lord is an avenger of all these offences, as we also previously told and warned you.