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I. LOVE IS —

(1)  Desire for,

(2)  delight in,

(3)  endeavour after another's good.

II. IT EXISTS AS BEING —

1. Cherished in the heart.

2. Exhibited in the life.

III. The term NEIGHBOUR is applicable and includes all men. All are God's offspring.

IV. THE DEGREE OF love here necessary.

1. As truly as thyself.

2. With the same love in kind and degree.

(T. Robinson.)

I. THE DUTY — Love.

1. The word.

2. The deed.

3. The truth.

II. ITS OBJECT — Our neighbour.

1. Friend or foe.

2. At home or abroad.

III. Its MEASURE — As thyself; therefore —

1. Sincerely.

2. Constantly.

3. Devotedly.

IV. Its EXCELLENCE.

1. It fulfils the whole law.

2. Promotes universal happiness and peace.

(J. Lyth. , D. D.)

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KJV: For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

WEB: For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."