Matthew 5:44

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

But I tell you, love your enemies. Pray for those who treat you badly.

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Wish only good for those who treat you badly. Ask God to bless them, not curse them.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t do wrong to anyone to pay them back for doing wrong to you. Or don’t insult anyone to pay them back for insulting you. But ask God to bless them. Do this because you yourselves were chosen to receive a blessing.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw dice to divide Jesus’ clothes between them.

1 Peter 2:23

People insulted him, but he did not insult them back. He suffered, but he did not threaten anyone. No, he let God take care of him. God is the one who judges rightly.

Acts 7:60

He fell on his knees and shouted, “Lord, don’t blame them for this sin!” These were his last words before he died.

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “No, don’t kill them. They are not soldiers you captured in battle. Give them some bread and water. Let them eat and drink. Then let them go home to their leader.”

Psalm 7:4

I have done nothing to hurt a friend or to help his enemies.

1 Samuel 24:17

He said, “You are right, and I am wrong. You were good to me, even though I have been bad to you.

Proverbs 19:11

Experience makes you more patient, and you are most patient when you ignore insults.

John 13:34

“I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other just as I loved you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong. But always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Don’t hurt yourself! We are all here!”