Matthew 5:44

Modern English Version

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 spitefully use you and persecute you,

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

And he said, “You shall not kill them. Did you capture with your sword and with your bow those whom you want to kill? Set bread and water before them, and let them eat and drink and then go to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

if I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, or have delivered my adversary without cause,

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they divided His clothes by casting lots.

John 13:34

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

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here.”

Acts 7:60

Then he knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” Having said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:14

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone. But always seek to do good to one another and to all.

1 Peter 2:23

When He was reviled, He did not revile back; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but He entrusted Himself to Him who judges righteously.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil, or curse for curse, but on the contrary, bless, knowing that to this you are called, so that you may receive a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

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