What Does Matthew 7:12 Mean?
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
This verse is telling us to treat other people exactly the way we would like them to treat us. It sums up all the important teachings from the Bible's law and prophets in one simple rule. In daily life it helps us build better friendships and handle conflicts with kindness by pausing to consider how our words and actions would feel if we were on the receiving end.
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