And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others? do not even the publicans so?
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Interpretation
The Jewish teachers by "neighbour" understood only those who were of their own country, nation, and religion, whom they were pleased to look upon as their friends. The Lord Jesus teaches that we must do all the real kindness we can to all, especially to their souls.
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This thought runs through Matthew 5:43-47.