Matthew 5:44

Modern King James 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 despitefully use you and persecute you,

Cross References

Romans 12:14

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

1 Peter 3:9

Never give back evil for evil, or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, giving blessing, knowing that you are called to this so that you might inherit blessing.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do. And parting His clothing, they cast lots.

1 Peter 2:23

who when He was reviled did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but gave Himself up to Him who judges righteously.

Acts 7:60

And kneeling down, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not lay this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

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 so that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Psalm 7:4

if I have rewarded evil to my friend, or if I have delivered one oppressing me without cause;

1 Samuel 24:17

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

Proverbs 19:11

The judgment of a man puts off his anger; and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

John 13:34

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. As I have loved you, you should also love one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none gives evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue the good, both towards one another and towards all.

Acts 16:28

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