Matthew
“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39
Matthew 22:39 (KJV) speaks to love for others, kindness, and love — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“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.”
Matthew 7:12“And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.”
Mark 12:31“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.”
Colossians 3:14“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“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
Common questions
What does Matthew 22:39 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 22:39 reads: "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." The verse speaks to love for others, kindness, and love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 22 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 22:39 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." is Matthew 22:39 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 22.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 22:39?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 22:39 include Matthew 7:12, Mark 12:31, and Galatians 5:14. Reading them alongside Matthew 22:39 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Matthew 22:39?
Read Matthew 22:39 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.