New Testament
Matthew 5,5–10 | 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. |
Matthew 5,43 f. | 43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 4But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [...]. |
Matthew 7,3–5 | 3Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. |
Matthew 7,12 | So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets. |
Matthew 22,37–40 | 37 Jesus replied: " 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38This is the first and greatest commandment. 39And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments |
Matthew 23,23 | [...] the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy and faithfulness [...] |
Matthew 25,40 | [...] whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me |
Mark 12,29–31 | 29 "The most important one," answered Jesus, "is this: 'Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.' 31The second is this: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' There is no commandment greater than these." |
Luke 6,27–29 | 27 "But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. |
Luke 6,30 f. | 30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. 31Do to others as you would have them do to you. |
Romans 12,9.10.17.18.21 | 9Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone21 Lass dich nicht vom Bösen besiegen, sondern besiege das Böse durch das Gute! |
1 Corinthians 13,13 | 13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. |
2 Corinthians 13,11 | [...] 11And the God of love and peace will be with you. |
Galatians 5,22 f. | 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control [...]. |
Galatians 6,9 | 9Let us not become weary in doing good [...]. |
Ephesians 4,2 | 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love[...]. |
Philippians 4,8 | 8Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. |
2 Thessalonians 3,13 | 13And as for you, brothers, never tire of doing what is right. |
1 Timothy 6,17 f. | 17Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God, who richly provides us with everything for our enjoyment. 18Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share. |
2 Timothy 2,22 | [...] pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace[...]. |





