Matthew 5:44

First Nations Version

But I tell you, treat your enemies with love and respect, and send up good prayers for the ones who make trouble for you and bring you pain. This will show that you are mature children of your Father from above, who sends his blessing of rain on the ones who do right and the ones who do wrong.

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless the ones who seek to harm you. Bless and do not curse!

1 Peter 3:9

Never return evil for evil or insult for insult. Instead, speak words of blessing over each other, for you were chosen to share together in Creator’s blessings.

Luke 23:34

“Father, forgive them!” Creator Sets Free (Jesus) cried out. “They do not know what they are doing.” The soldiers divided up his garments and gambled for them by drawing straws.

1 Peter 2:23

He did not return insult for insult. When he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he kept looking to the one who is always right when he decides who has done right or who has done wrong.

Acts 7:60

He then fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Honored One, do not hold this wrong against them!” Then, with a final breath, he fell asleep and crossed over to death.

John 13:34

“I am giving you a new road to walk,” he said. “In the same way I have loved you, you are to love each other.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure no one gives back to anyone evil for evil. Instead, seek to walk in a good way with each other and with all people.

Acts 16:28

But Small Man (Paul) shouted out to him, “Do not harm yourself, we are all here!”