Commandments of Jesus

Love the Lord your God with all your Heart, Soul & Mind
Love your neighbor as yourself

Neighbor also Nations, all Mankind & All being 8,254,497,085

This is a good example of help with Neighbours to see and hear. “Neighbour” and “fellow human being” are often used interchangeably, suggesting that a neighbour is any person to whom you can show compassion, kindness, and empathy, not just those who live nearby. In this broader sense, it means that all people—regardless of their background, beliefs, or race—are your neighbours, and you have a duty to treat them with care and respect.

41 Commandments of Jesus, now including the full Bible verse text for each one. I’ve placed the full verse(s) after the interpretation in each section, formatted with verse numbers for easy reference in coming video that will be above.

Commandments of Jesus.

From the Four Gospels.

1. The Greatest Commandment: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, and mind; and love your neighbor as yourself (Matt 22:36-40). Interpretation: This serves as the foundation for all other commandments, emphasizing that true faith is rooted in wholehearted devotion to God and selfless care for others, summing up the entire moral law. Matthew 22:36-40 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
2. The Golden Rule: Do to others what you would have them do to you (Matt 7:12). Interpretation: This principle encourages empathy and reciprocity in all interactions, transforming how we treat people by imagining ourselves in their position—it’s a practical guide to ethical living. Matthew 7:12 12 So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.
3. “When you stand praying, forgive” (Mark 11:25-26) Interpretation: Forgiveness is essential for a healthy spiritual life; holding grudges blocks your own forgiveness from God. In practice, this means releasing resentment during prayer to maintain an open relationship with the divine. Mark 11:25-26 25 And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins. 26 But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father who is in heaven forgive your sins.
4. “You must be born again” (John 3:7) Interpretation: This refers to a spiritual rebirth through faith in Jesus, not a physical one—it’s the starting point for eternal life, involving a transformation of the heart and mind by the Holy Spirit. John 3:7 7 You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’
5. “Remain in Me and I will remain in you” (John 15:4) Interpretation: Like a branch connected to a vine, staying spiritually linked to Jesus through prayer, scripture, and obedience ensures personal growth and fruitfulness; disconnection leads to spiritual barrenness. John 15:4 4 Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.
6. “Let your light shine before men” (Matt 5:14,16) Interpretation: Live out your faith visibly through good actions, not for personal glory, but to inspire others and point them toward God—it’s about being an example in everyday life. Matthew 5:14,16 14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
7. “Settle matters quickly with your adversary” (Matt 5:25) Interpretation: Resolve conflicts promptly to avoid escalation; this promotes peace and prevents small issues from turning into major problems, like legal battles or broken relationships. Matthew 5:25 25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.
8. “Get rid of whatever causes you to sin” (Matt 5:29-30) Interpretation: Take drastic measures to eliminate temptations—hyperbolically illustrated by removing an eye or hand—emphasizing that avoiding sin is worth any sacrifice to protect your spiritual well-being. Matthew 5:29-30 29 If your right eye causes you to stumble, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell. 30 And if your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell.
9. “Do Not Swear at All” (Matt 5:34-37) Interpretation: Avoid oaths altogether; let your yes be yes and no be no. This teaches integrity in speech, as unnecessary swearing implies dishonesty in regular words. Matthew 5:34-37 34 But I tell you, do not swear an oath at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne; 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool; or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the Great King. 36 And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make even one hair white or black. 37 All you need to say is simply ‘Yes’ or ‘No’; anything beyond this comes from the evil one.
10. “Do Not Resist an Evil Person” (Matt 5:38-39) Interpretation: Instead of retaliation, respond to personal insults with non-violence (e.g., turning the other cheek), breaking cycles of vengeance and demonstrating radical grace. Matthew 5:38-39 38 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ 39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.
11. “Giving More than is Demanded” (Matt 5:40-42) Interpretation: Go beyond what’s required in generosity—give extra, help further—to show selflessness and trust in God’s provision, countering a culture of minimal effort. Matthew 5:40-42 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
12. “Love Your Enemies” (Matt 5:43-45) Interpretation: Actively care for and pray for those who oppose you, mirroring God’s impartial kindness (e.g., sun and rain for all), which sets believers apart as true children of God. Matthew 5:43-45 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
13. “Give to Please God, Not to be Seen” (Matt 6:1) Interpretation: Perform charitable acts privately for divine approval, not public praise; otherwise, human recognition becomes your only reward. Matthew 6:1 1 “Be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
14. “Pray Privately, Not to be Seen by Men” (Matt 6:5-7) Interpretation: Avoid showy prayers; seek intimate, sincere communication with God in solitude, without repetitive babbling, trusting He knows your needs. Matthew 6:5-7 5 “And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by others. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 7 And when you pray, do not keep on babbling like pagans, for they think they will be heard because of their many words.
15. “This, then, is how you should pray” (Matt 6:9-15) Interpretation: The Lord’s Prayer models balanced prayer: honoring God, seeking His will, daily needs, forgiveness (tied to forgiving others), and protection from evil. Matthew 6:9-15 9 “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, 10 your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. 11 Give us today our daily bread. 12 And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one.’ 14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
16. “Fast Without Fanfare” (Matt 6:16) Interpretation: Self-explanatory—fast discreetly, not for attention, to keep the focus on spiritual discipline rather than appearances. Matthew 6:16 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
17. “Do not Store up Treasures on Earth” (Matt 6:19-21) Interpretation: Prioritize eternal, spiritual investments over material wealth, which is temporary and vulnerable; your heart follows what you value most. Matthew 6:19-21 19 “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. 20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. 21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
18. “Do not Worry about Your Needs” (Matt 6:25-26) Interpretation: Trust God for basic provisions, as He cares for nature (e.g., birds), reminding us that anxiety doesn’t add value—focus on life’s deeper purpose. Matthew 6:25-26 25 “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?
19. “Do not Worry about Tomorrow” (Matt 6:34) Interpretation: Self-explanatory—handle today’s challenges without borrowing future troubles, promoting present-minded peace. Matthew 6:34 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
20. “Place God First” (Matt 6:33) Interpretation: Seek God’s kingdom and righteousness above all; material needs will follow naturally as a byproduct of this priority. Matthew 6:33 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.
21. “Do not Judge” (Matt 7:1-2) Interpretation: Avoid hypocritical condemnation of others, as you’ll face the same standard; this encourages self-reflection before critiquing. Matthew 7:1-2 1 “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.
22. “Guard what is Sacred” (Matt 7:6) Interpretation: Don’t share deep spiritual truths with those who mock or reject them, to avoid desecration and potential backlash. Matthew 7:6 6 “Do not give dogs what is sacred; do not throw your pearls to pigs. If you do, they may trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.
23. “Ask, Seek, and Knock” (Matt 7:7) Interpretation: Persistently pursue God in prayer with confidence; He responds generously to genuine seeking. Matthew 7:7 7 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you.
24. “Care for Those in Distress” (Matt 25:34-36) Interpretation: Actively help the hungry, thirsty, strangers, naked, sick, and imprisoned—acts of mercy that reflect serving Jesus Himself and lead to eternal reward. Matthew 25:34-36 34 “Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’
25. “Enter Through the Narrow Gate” (Matt 7:13-14) Interpretation: Choose the challenging path of faith over the easy, popular one; few find true life through discipline and commitment. Matthew 7:13-14 13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
26. “Watch out for false prophets” (Matt 7:15) Interpretation: Self-explanatory—discern deceivers who appear harmless but harm inwardly; test by their actions and fruits. Matthew 7:15 15 “Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.
27. “Exercise Spiritual Power” (Matt 10:1,8) Interpretation: Use God-given authority to heal, deliver, and serve freely, as Jesus empowered His disciples—applies to believers today in ministry. Matthew 10:1,8 1 Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out impure spirits and to heal every disease and sickness. 8 Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received; freely give.
28. “Do not Despise Childlike Believers” (Matt 18:10) Interpretation: Value humble, innocent faith; don’t belittle the vulnerable, as they have heavenly protection. Matthew 18:10 10 “See that you do not despise one of these little ones. For I tell you that their angels in heaven always see the face of my Father in heaven.
29. “Do not Exalt Yourself” (Matt 23:8-12) Interpretation: Reject titles and hierarchies that elevate self; true greatness comes from humble service, inverting worldly power structures. Matthew 23:8-12 8 “But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi,’ for you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers. 9 And do not call anyone on earth ‘father,’ for you have one Father, and he is in heaven. 10 Nor are you to be called instructors, for you have one Instructor, the Messiah. 11 The greatest among you will be your servant. 12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.
30. “Settle Disputes Between Believers in this Manner…” (Matt 18:15-17) Interpretation: Handle conflicts privately first, then with witnesses, and finally church involvement if needed—aiming for restoration, not punishment. Matthew 18:15-17 15 “If your brother or sister sins, go and point out their fault, just between the two of you. If they listen to you, you have won them over. 16 But if they will not listen, take one or two others along, so that ‘every matter may be established by the testimony of two or three witnesses.’ 17 If they still refuse to listen, tell it to the church; and if they refuse to listen even to the church, treat them as you would a pagan or a tax collector.
31. “Do not Oppose Other Christian Groups” (Mark 9:38-40) Interpretation: Don’t hinder those doing good in Jesus’ name, even if not in your circle; unity over division if they’re not against Him. Mark 9:38-40 38 “Teacher,” said John, “we saw someone driving out demons in your name and we told him to stop, because he was not one of us.” 39 “Do not stop him,” Jesus said. “For no one who does a miracle in my name can in the next moment say anything bad about me, 40 for whoever is not against us is for us.
32. “Have Complete Faith in God” (Mark 11:22-24) Interpretation: Pray with unwavering belief for miraculous outcomes, like moving mountains—faith activates God’s power. Mark 11:22-24 22 “Have faith in God,” Jesus answered. 23 “Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, ‘Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them. 24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
33. “Do as the Good Samaritan Did” (Luke 10:30-37) Interpretation: Show compassion across boundaries (e.g., helping an enemy), as in the parable—mercy defines neighborly love. Luke 10:30-37 (Parable summary in context; full parable for completeness) 30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 32 So too, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,’ he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.’ 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”
34. “Love One Another” (John 15:12) Interpretation: Emulate Jesus’ sacrificial love in relationships; this commandment encapsulates all others. John 15:12 12 My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.
35. “Do this in Remembrance of Me” (Luke 22:19-20) Interpretation: Observe communion (bread and cup) to recall Jesus’ sacrifice and the new covenant of forgiveness. Luke 22:19-20 19 And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” 20 In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
36. “You Should also Wash One Another’s Feet” (John 13:14) Interpretation: Serve humbly, as Jesus did by washing feet—symbolizing ongoing acts of lowly service to others. John 13:14 14 Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet.
37. “Be Merciful” (Luke 6:36) Interpretation: Self-explanatory—imitate God’s mercy in dealings with people, extending grace freely. Luke 6:36 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
38. “Go and Make Disciples of All Nations, Baptizing Them” (Matt 28:19-20) Interpretation: Spread the gospel globally, baptizing and teaching obedience to Jesus’ commands—His presence empowers this mission. Matthew 28:19-20 19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
39. “Obey What I Command” (John 14:15) Interpretation: Self-explanatory—obedience proves genuine love for Jesus. John 14:15 15 “If you love me, keep my commands.
40. “You Must be Ready” (Luke 12:40) Interpretation: Live prepared for Jesus’ return at any unexpected time, through vigilant faith and righteous living. Luke 12:40 40 You also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.
41. A New Commandment: Love one another as I have loved you (John 13:34). Interpretation: This elevates love to a Christ-like standard—selfless and unconditional—distinguishing believers. John 13:34 34 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

As in Jesus the Love that is Always.