The age-old wisdom of treating others as you want to be treated transcends cultural and religious boundaries, finding its roots in the pages of the Bible.
In a world often marked by division and discord, the Bible offers a timeless and profound principle that guides us toward better relationships and a more compassionate society.
This article explores some key Bible verses that emphasize the importance of treating others with kindness, empathy, and respect, shedding light on the enduring relevance of this fundamental teaching.
60 Bible Verses On Treat Others How You Want To Be Treated
1. Matthew 7:12
“So whatever you wish that others would do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets.”
2. Luke 6:31
“And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.”
3. Galatians 5:14
“For the whole law is fulfilled in one word: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.'”
4. Ephesians 4:32
“Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.”
5. Colossians 3:12
“Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience.”
6. Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.”
7. Romans 2:1
“Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another, you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things.”
8. 1 Peter 3:8
“Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.”
9. 1 John 4:11
“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.”
10. James 2:8
“If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing well.”
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11. Romans 12:10
“Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor.”
12. Proverbs 11:17
“A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.”
13. 1 Corinthians 16:14
“Let all that you do be done in love.”
14. James 2:9
“But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.”
15. Ephesians 4:29
“Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear.”
16. Proverbs 19:17
“Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his deed.”
17. Romans 13:10
“Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
18. Proverbs 14:21
“Whoever despises his neighbor is a sinner, but blessed is he who is generous to the poor.”
19. Matthew 22:39
“And a second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
20. 1 John 3:18
“Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”
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21. Leviticus 19:18
“You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord.”
22. Matthew 5:44
“But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.”
23. Romans 12:20
“To the contrary, ‘if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.'”
24. Luke 10:25-27
“And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, ‘Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the Law? How do you read it?’ And he answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.'”
25. James 2:14-17
“What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, ‘Go in peace, be warmed and filled,’ without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.”
26. Proverbs 21:13
“Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor will himself call out and not be answered.”
27. Luke 6:27-28
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.”
28. 1 Peter 4:8
“Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.”
29. Proverbs 3:27
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.”
30. Romans 13:8
“Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.”
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31. Proverbs 19:22
“What is desired in a man is steadfast love and a poor man is better than a liar.”
32. Micah 6:8
“He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?”
33. Colossians 3:13
“Bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.”
34. Proverbs 14:31
“Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.”
35. Proverbs 21:21
“Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find life, righteousness, and honor.”
36. Isaiah 1:17
“Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression; bring justice to the fatherless, plead the widow’s cause.”
37. Romans 12:15
“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.”
38. Proverbs 22:9
“Whoever has a bountiful eye will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor.”
39. Isaiah 58:10
“If you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday.”
40. Matthew 20:28
“Even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
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41. Proverbs 18:24
“A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”
42. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
“Two are better than one because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.”
43. Proverbs 17:17
“A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”
44. Galatians 6:2
“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.”
45. Proverbs 27:17
“Iron sharpens iron, and one man sharpens another.”
46. Ecclesiastes 4:12
“Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.”
47. 1 Thessalonians 5:11
“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.”
48. Proverbs 27:9
“Oil and perfume make the heart glad, and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.”
49. James 5:16
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.”
50. Proverbs 27:6
“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; profuse are the kisses of an enemy.”
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51. Romans 14:13
“Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother.”
52. 1 Corinthians 10:24
“Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor.”
53. Ephesians 4:2
“With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love.”
54. Romans 15:2
“Let each of us please his neighbor for his good, to build him up.”
55. Philippians 2:4
“Let each of you look not only to his own interests but also to the interests of others.”
56. Romans 12:16
“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight.”
57. 1 Corinthians 8:9
“But take care that this right of yours does not somehow become a stumbling block to the weak.”
58. Romans 15:7
“Therefore welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.”
59. Galatians 5:13
“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”
60. 1 Peter 3:15
“But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect.”
Conclusion
In a world that sometimes seems to prioritize self-interest above all else, the Bible’s teachings on treating others as we would like to be treated stand as a beacon of moral guidance. These verses remind us of the enduring value of compassion, forgiveness, and love in our interactions with one another.
As we reflect on these timeless words of wisdom, may we find inspiration to build more harmonious relationships, foster empathy, and contribute to a world where the golden rule of treating others as we want to be treated becomes a guiding principle for all.
