Matthew 5:44

New Century Version

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

Elisha answered, “Don’t kill them. You wouldn’t kill people whom you captured with your sword and bow. Give them food and water, and let them eat and drink and then go home to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

Have I done wrong to my friend or stolen without reason from my enemy?

Proverbs 19:11

The wise are patient; they will be honored if they ignore insults.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers threw lots to decide who would get his clothes.

John 13:34

“I give you a new command: Love each other. You must love each other as I have loved you.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Don’t hurt yourself! We are all here.”

Acts 7:60

He fell on his knees and cried in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” After Stephen said this, he died.

Romans 12:14

Wish good for those who harm you; wish them well and do not curse them.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Be sure that no one pays back wrong for wrong, but always try to do what is good for each other and for all people.

1 Peter 2:23

People insulted Christ, but he did not insult them in return. Christ suffered, but he did not threaten. He let God, the One who judges rightly, take care of him.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not do wrong to repay a wrong, and do not insult to repay an insult. But repay with a blessing, because you yourselves were called to do this so that you might receive a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

He said, “You are a better man than I am. You have been good to me, but I have done wrong to you.