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Bible verse
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.”
What it means
Jesus gives us a simple compass for every relationship: treat others the way you long to be treated. Instead of keeping score or waiting for people to earn kindness, we take the first step in mercy, honesty, and care. This is the heart of everything God asks. And Jesus does not merely teach it; He lived it perfectly, loving us before we loved Him. As we walk with Him, His Spirit reshapes our instincts until putting others first becomes the natural rhythm of a heart made new.
Matthew 7:12 at a glance
| Reference | Matthew 7:12 |
|---|---|
| Book | Matthew |
| Chapter to read it in | Matthew 7 |
| Topic | love |
| Passages linked to it | 10 |
| Translation on this page | King James Version (public domain) |
Read it in context
Scripture explains Scripture. These passages are linked to this one most often by readers.
- Luke 6:31
- Romans 13:8-10
- Galatians 5:13-14
- Leviticus 19:18
- Mark 12:29-34
- Matthew 22:39-40
- Micah 6:8
- Zechariah 8:16-17
- 1 Timothy 1:5
- Amos 5:14-15
Cross-reference data from OpenBible.info, used under CC BY.
Questions people ask
Where do I find Matthew 7:12?
It is in Matthew, in Matthew 7. Reading the whole chapter shows who is speaking, to whom, and why.
What other passages go with Matthew 7:12?
Readers most often set it beside Luke 6:31, Romans 13:8-10, Galatians 5:13-14, Leviticus 19:18. Each is listed under Read it in context.
How can I pray Matthew 7:12?
Read it slowly once, then say it back to God in your own words, one phrase at a time. Stop on the phrase that stays with you and stay there. You can also ask the family of God on The Living Bread to pray it with you.
Pray this
Jesus, our Shepherd, nothing about Matthew 7:12 is hidden from you. We bring you Matthew 7:12, love. Teach us to love one another, as you have loved us. In the name of Jesus, amen.
Live this
Three small things you can do this week.
- Read all of Matthew 7 today, not only the one verse.
- Write Matthew 7:12 where you will see it, and read it aloud at the start and end of the day.
- Tell one person what this verse means to you, and ask what verse has carried them.
Where this fits in the walk with Christ
Nothing here is a finish line. It is one door into a life with Christ and with His people.
Read it, pray it, live it
On The Living Bread you can read the whole chapter, save this verse, ask Simon to explain it, pray it over your life, and share it with someone who needs it today.
