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The Book of Matthew, Chapter 7, Verse 12

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‹If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him?›
King James Version
‹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.›
American Standard Version
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.
New English Translation
In everything, treat others as you would want them to treat you, for this fulfills the law and the prophets.
World English Bible
Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.
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‹Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide› [is] ‹the gate, and broad› [is] ‹the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:›
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‹Because strait› [is] ‹the gate, and narrow› [is] ‹the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.›
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‹Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.›
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‹Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?›
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‹Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.›
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‹A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither› [can] ‹a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.›
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‹Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.›
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‹Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.›
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‹Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.›
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‹Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?›