Leviticus 19:18

Leviticus · Old Testament · Chapter 19

“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”Leviticus 19:18

What Does Leviticus 19:18 Mean?

Leviticus 19:18 is found in the book of Leviticus, chapter 19, verse 18 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Love, and Law.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Leviticus 19:18 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

John 13:34“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”Luke 10:27“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”Matthew 22:39“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Romans 13:9“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”Mark 12:31“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”Matthew 7:12“Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.”Galatians 5:14“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”James 5:9“Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door.”Matthew 5:43“Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.”Romans 12:19“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.”James 2:8“If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:”1 Thessalonians 5:15“See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.”Matthew 19:19“Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”1 John 2:7“Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word which ye have heard from the beginning.”1 John 4:21“And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also.”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Exodus 23:4“If thou meet thine enemy’s ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Leviticus 19:34“But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall be unto you as one born among you, and thou shalt love him as thyself; for ye were strangers in the land of Egypt: I am the LORD your God.”Proverbs 20:22“Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.”

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