Matthew 5:44

King James 2000

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

And he answered, You shall not slay them: would you slay 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 unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is my enemy:)

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man delays his anger; and it is his glory to overlook a transgression.

Luke 23:34

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

John 13:34

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

Acts 16:28

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

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.

Romans 12:14

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

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

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:

1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are unto this called, that you should inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

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