Matthew 5:44

American King James Version (1999)

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

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called, that you should inherit a blessing.

Luke 23:34

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

1 Peter 2:23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:

Acts 7:60

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

2 Kings 6:22

And he answered, You shall not smite them: would you smite those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Psalm 7:4

If I have rewarded evil to him that was at peace with me; (yes, I have delivered him that without cause is my enemy:)

1 Samuel 24:17

And he said to David, You are more righteous than I: for you have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, That you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm: for we are all here.