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What it means

The rule is positive: not only avoid harm, but take the first step of kindness. Use what you wish for yourself as your guide. Ask what you would want, then go and give it.

The source

"Do to others what you want them to do to you." Jesus said it in Matthew 7:12. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Πάντα οὖν ὅσα ἂν θέλητε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς"

Original Greek, Matthew 7:12. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "Do to others what you want them to do to you." mean?
The rule is positive: not only avoid harm, but take the first step of kindness. Use what you wish for yourself as your guide. Ask what you would want, then go and give it.
Who said "Do to others what you want them to do to you."?
Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 7:12.
What is the original Greek?
Πάντα οὖν ὅσα ἂν θέλητε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ἄνθρωποι, οὕτως καὶ ὑμεῖς ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.
Is "Do to others what you want them to do to you." on a shirt?
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Cite this line

"Do to others what you want them to do to you." (Jesus, Matthew 7:12, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/do-to-others-what-you-want-them-to

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