Meaning

Love thy neighbour

The meaning of the phrase

Literal meaning.

The powers that be
The powers that be

What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Love thy neighbour’?

The Bible, Romans 13:9 (King James Version):

For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

See also: the List of Proverbs.