Love thy neighbor

MATTHEW 22:39

KING JAMES VERSION (KJV)

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Jesus tells us to “...love thy neighbor as thyself” as a second commandment after the first and greatest commandment: to love God with all of our heart, soul and mind.

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And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

— Matthew 22:39

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