Matthew 5:44

Lighthouse Bible 2006

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

And he answered, You shall not strike them: would you strike 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 repaid evil to 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 pass over a transgression.

Luke 23:34

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

John 13:34

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

Acts 16:28

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

Acts 7:60

And he knelt down, and cried out with a loud voice, Lord, do not let this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you: bless, and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none renders evil for evil to anyone; but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

1 Peter 2:23

Who, when he was insulted, did not insult in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten; but committed himself to him that judges righteously:

1 Peter 3:9

Not repaying evil for evil, or insults for insults: but on the contrary blessing; knowing that you are called to this, 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 good, whereas I have rewarded you evil.