Thematic Bible: Duty to


Thematic Bible











And this, Do not be untrue in married life, Do not put to death, Do not take what is another's, Do not have desire for what is another's, and if there is any other order, it is covered by this word, Have love for your neighbour as for yourself.


So be kind to the man from a strange country who is living among you, for you yourselves were living in a strange country in the land of Egypt.








And if anyone does not keep the law of your God and the law of the king, take care that punishment is given to him, by death or by driving him from his country or by taking away his goods or by putting him in prison.


I say to you, Keep the king's law, from respect for the oath of God.

But, so that we may not be a cause of trouble to them, go to the sea, and let down a hook, and take the first fish which comes up; and in his mouth you will see a bit of money: take that, and give it to them for me and you.




Keep all the laws of men because of the Lord; those of the king, who is over all, And those of the rulers who are sent by him for the punishment of evil-doers and for the praise of those who do well.




My son, keep my sayings, and let my rules be stored up with you.





Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain