Matthew 5:44

New American Standard Bible 2020

But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

But he answered, “You shall not kill them. Would you kill those whom you have taken captive with your sword and 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 done evil to my friend, Or have plundered my enemy for no reason,

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s discretion makes him slow to anger, And it is his glory to overlook an offense.

Luke 23:34

[But Jesus was saying, “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing.”] And they cast lots, dividing His garments among themselves.

John 13:34

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another; just as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Acts 16:28

But Paul called out with a loud voice, saying, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!”

Acts 7:60

Then he fell on his knees and cried out 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 repays another with evil for evil, but always seek what is good for one another and for all people.

1 Peter 2:23

and while being abusively insulted, He did not insult in return; while suffering, He did not threaten, but kept entrusting Himself to Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or insult for insult, but giving a blessing instead; for you were called for the very purpose that you would inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

And he said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have dealt well with me, while I have dealt maliciously with you.