Deuteronomy 22:4
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.”
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“If you see your brother’s donkey or ox fallen on the road, you must not ignore it; you must help him lift it up.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
King James Version · Public Domain“Thou shalt not see thy brother’s ass or his ox fallen down by the way, and hide thyself from them: thou shalt surely help him to lift them up again.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“`Thou dost not see the ass of thy brother, or his ox, falling in the way, and hast hid thyself from them; thou dost certainly raise <FI>them<Fi> up with him.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Deuteronomy 22:4 — 8 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Exodus 23:4If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him.
- Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Luke 10:29But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
- Romans 15:1We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
- 2 Corinthians 12:15And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?
- Galatians 6:1Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
- Hebrews 12:12Therefore strengthen your limp hands and weak knees.
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