Deuteronomy 22:4

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Summary

Thou shalt not see thy brother's ass or his ox fall down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.

Thou shalt surely

General references

Exodus 23:4

Bible References

Thou shalt surely

“If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering off, you must bring it back to him.

But I say to you, love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

But he, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Now we who are strong [in our convictions and faith] ought to [patiently] put up with the weaknesses of those who are not strong, and not just please ourselves.

But I will very gladly spend [my own resources] and be utterly spent for your souls. If I love you greatly, am I to be loved less [by you]?

Brothers, if anyone is caught in any sin, you who are spiritual [that is, you who are responsive to the guidance of the Spirit] are to restore such a person in a spirit of gentleness [not with a sense of superiority or self-righteousness], keeping a watchful eye on yourself, so that you are not tempted as well.

We [earnestly] urge you, believers, admonish those who are out of line [the undisciplined, the unruly, the disorderly], encourage the timid [who lack spiritual courage], help the [spiritually] weak, be very patient with everyone [always controlling your temper].

So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.

General references

“If you meet your enemy’s ox or his donkey wandering off, you must bring it back to him.