Matthew 5:44 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁴⁴ But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴⁴ But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov. 25:21, 22.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁴⁴ but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Common English Bible

⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who harass you

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴⁴ But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.

Matthew 5:44 Cross References

Romans 12:14

Ask God’s blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus called out, “Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing.” Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus’ clothing among them by gambling for them.

1 Peter 2:23

When He was spoken to with harsh insults, He did not reply in the same way. When He was made to suffer, He did not threaten [His tormentors], but instead entrusted Himself to God, [whom He knew] would make a righteous judgment [in the matter].

Acts 7:60

Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me].” And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].

John 13:34

I am giving you a new commandment: love one another. Also you should love one another in the same way that I have loved you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one does anything wrong [back] to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted out, “Do not hurt yourself, for everyone is [still] here.”