Matthew 7:12 cpdv — Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and th…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. "

— Matthew 7:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 7 — Context

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Or what man is there among you, who, if his son were to ask him for bread, would offer him a stone;

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or if he were to ask him for a fish, would offer him a snake?

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Therefore, if you, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your sons, how much more will your Father, who is in heaven, give good things to those who ask him?

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Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets.

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Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate, and broad is the way, which leads to perdition, and many there are who enter through it.

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How narrow is the gate, and how straight is the way, which leads to life, and few there are who find it!

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Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

Matthew 7:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 7:12 say?
Matthew 7:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. ”
Where is Matthew 7:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 7:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 7, verse 12.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 7:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 7:12 in?
Matthew 7:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 7:12?
Matthew 7:12 reads (CPDV): “Therefore, all things whatsoever that you wish that men would do to you, do so also to them. For this is the law and the prophets. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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