The teachings of Jesus Christ, as recorded in the New Testament, encompass a wide array of commandments that are either explicitly stated or implied through His didactic discourse. These precepts form the foundation of Christian ethics and moral conduct, guiding believers in their daily lives and spiritual journeys.

Explicit Commandments

1. Love God and Neighbor: Jesus emphasized the greatest commandments as loving God and loving one's neighbor. In Matthew 22:37-39 , Jesus states, "‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’"

2. The Golden Rule: In Matthew 7:12 , Jesus instructs, "In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets."

3. Repentance and Belief: Jesus calls for repentance and belief in the Gospel. Mark 1:15 records Jesus saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel."

4. Baptism and Discipleship: The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 commands, "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, and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you."

5. Forgiveness: Jesus teaches the necessity of forgiveness in Matthew 6:14-15 , "For if you forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours."

Implied Commandments in Didactic Discourse

1. Humility and Servanthood: Through His actions and parables, Jesus implies the importance of humility and servanthood. In John 13:14-15 , after washing His disciples' feet, He says, "So if I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet. I have set you an example so that you should do as I have done for you."

2. Faith and Trust in God: Jesus often speaks of the necessity of faith. In Matthew 6:25-34 , He teaches not to worry about life’s needs, emphasizing trust in God's provision: "But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you."

3. Purity of Heart: In the Beatitudes, Jesus highlights the value of a pure heart. Matthew 5:8 states, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God."

4. Peacemaking: Jesus implies the importance of peacemaking in Matthew 5:9 , "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God."

5. Bearing Fruit: In John 15:4-5 , Jesus speaks of the necessity of abiding in Him to bear fruit, "Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me."

The commandments of Jesus, both explicit and implied, serve as a comprehensive guide for Christian living, emphasizing love, faith, humility, and righteousness. These precepts are integral to understanding the moral and spiritual expectations set forth by Christ for His followers.Matthew 5:16,22-24,27-48
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
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Matthew 6:1-4,6-8,16-25,31-34
Take heed that you do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise you have no reward of your Father which is in heaven.
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Matthew 7:1-29
Judge not, that you be not judged.
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Matthew 10:5-42
These twelve Jesus sent forth, and commanded them, saying, Go not into the way of the Gentiles, and into any city of the Samaritans enter you not:
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Matthew 16:24
Then said Jesus to his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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Matthew 18:8-10,15-17,21,22
Why if your hand or your foot offend you, cut them off, and cast them from you: it is better for you to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.
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Matthew 19:16-19
And, behold, one came and said to him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
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Matthew 20:25-28
But Jesus called them to him, and said, You know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority on them.
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Matthew 22:21,34-40
They say to him, Caesar's. Then said he to them, Render therefore to Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and to God the things that are God's.
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Matthew 24:42-51
Watch therefore: for you know not what hour your Lord does come.
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Matthew 25:34-46
Then shall the King say to them on his right hand, Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
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Mark 6:7-11
And he called to him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;
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Mark 8:34
And when he had called the people to him with his disciples also, he said to them, Whoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
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Mark 9:35,38,39,42-50
And he sat down, and called the twelve, and said to them, If any man desire to be first, the same shall be last of all, and servant of all.
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Mark 10:9,11,12,17-22
What therefore God has joined together, let not man put asunder.
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Mark 11:22
And Jesus answering said to them, Have faith in God.
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Mark 12:17
And Jesus answering said to them, Render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's. And they marveled at him.
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Mark 13:33-37
Take you heed, watch and pray: for you know not when the time is.
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Luke 6:27-42
But I say to you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
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Luke 10:28-37
And he said to him, You have answered right: this do, and you shall live.
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Luke 12:12-31
For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what you ought to say.
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John 7:24
Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment.
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John 13:34,35
A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.
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John 14:11,15,23,24
Believe me that I am in the Father, and the Father in me: or else believe me for the very works' sake.
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John 15:2,4,5,7-12,14,17,20-22
Every branch in me that bears not fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more fruit.
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