Matthew 5:44

God's Word

But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “Don’t kill them. Do you kill everyone you take captive in combat? Give them food and water. Let them eat and drink. Then let them go back to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

if I have paid back my friend with evil or rescued someone who has no reason to attack me—

Proverbs 19:11

A person with good sense is patient, and it is to his credit that he overlooks an offense.

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they’re doing.” Meanwhile, the soldiers divided his clothes among themselves by throwing dice.

John 13:34

“I’m giving you a new commandment: Love each other in the same way that I have loved you.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted as loudly as he could, “Don’t hurt yourself! We’re all here!”

Acts 7:60

Then he knelt down and shouted, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them.” After he had said this, he died.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you. Bless them, and don’t curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one ever pays back one wrong with another wrong. Instead, always try to do what is good for each other and everyone else.

1 Peter 2:23

Christ never verbally abused those who verbally abused him. When he suffered, he didn’t make any threats but left everything to the one who judges fairly.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay people back with evil for the evil they do to you, or ridicule those who ridicule you. Instead, bless them, because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

He told David, “You are more righteous than I. You treated me well while I treated you badly.