It has been mentioned before that Jesus occasionally uses overstatement and exaggeration to get his point across. This is obviously again the case here. No one seriously believes this Command is to be obeyed literally. None of Jesus' own disciples, to our knowledge, obeyed this Command as it stands, nor did Jesus expect them to.
Command #33 - Be At Peace, Reconciled, and United With Others
Command #32 - If Part Of Your Body Sins, Get Rid Of It
Command #31 - Be Righteous
Command #30 - Believe That You Will Receive What You Pray For
Command #29 - Don’t Be Anxious
Command #28 - Believe in Me
Command #27 - Believe in God
Command #26 - Believe
Command #25 - Give To the Poor
Command #24 - Care For the Suffering
Command #23 - Follow Me
Command #22 - Give When Asked and Do More Than Required
Command #21 - Be Humble
Command #20 - Think No Impure Thought
Command #19 - Apply Yourself To Think, Learn, Understand
Command #18 - Be Clear-minded, Thoughtful, Mentally Diligent
Command #17 - Listen Carefully
Command #16 - Listen
Command #15 - Repent
Command #14 - Be Patient, Enduring, Persevering
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