Matthew 5:44

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

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them.

1 Peter 3:9

Never return evil for evil or insult for insult (scolding, tongue-lashing, berating), but on the contrary blessing [praying for their welfare, happiness, and protection, and truly pitying and loving them]. For know that to this you have been called, that you may yourselves inherit a blessing [from God–that you may obtain a blessing as heirs, bringing welfare and happiness and protection].

Luke 23:34

And Jesus prayed, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And they divided His garments and distributed them by casting lots for them. [Ps. 22:18.]

1 Peter 2:23

When He was reviled and insulted, He did not revile or offer insult in return; [when] He was abused and suffered, He made no threats [of vengeance]; but he trusted [Himself and everything] to Him Who judges fairly.

Acts 7:60

And falling on his knees, he cried out loudly, Lord, fix not this sin upon them [lay it not to their charge]! And when he had said this, he fell asleep [in death].

2 Kings 6:22

[Elisha] answered, You shall not slay them. Would you slay those you have taken captive with your sword and bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and return to their master.

Psalm 7:4

If I have paid back with evil him who was at peace with me or without cause have robbed him who was my enemy,

1 Samuel 24:17

He said to David, You are more upright in God's eyes than I, for you have repaid me good, but I have rewarded you evil.

Proverbs 19:11

Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense.

John 13:34

I give you a new commandment: that you should love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too should love one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none of you repays another with evil for evil, but always aim to show kindness and seek to do good to one another and to everybody.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!