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Moral and Religious Laws

19 The Lord told Moses (A) to say to the community of Israel:

I am the Lord your God. I am holy, and you must be holy too!

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Various Laws

19 The Lord said to Moses, “Speak to the entire assembly of Israel(A) and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the Lord your God,(B) am holy.(C)

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15 (A) Be fair, no matter who is on trial—don't favor either the poor or the rich.

16 Don't be a gossip, but never hesitate to speak up in court, especially if your testimony can save someone's life.[a]

17 (B) Don't hold grudges. On the other hand, it's wrong not to correct someone who needs correcting. 18 (C) Don't be angry or try to take revenge. I am the Lord, and I command you to love others as much as you love yourself.

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Footnotes

  1. 19.16 but never … someone's life: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text.

15 “‘Do not pervert justice;(A) do not show partiality(B) to the poor or favoritism to the great,(C) but judge your neighbor fairly.(D)

16 “‘Do not go about spreading slander(E) among your people.

“‘Do not do anything that endangers your neighbor’s life.(F) I am the Lord.

17 “‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart.(G) Rebuke your neighbor frankly(H) so you will not share in their guilt.

18 “‘Do not seek revenge(I) or bear a grudge(J) against anyone among your people,(K) but love your neighbor(L) as yourself.(M) I am the Lord.

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