Matthew 5:44

New English Translation

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

He replied, “Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

or have wronged my ally, or helped his lawless enemy,

Proverbs 19:11

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

Luke 23:34

[But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”] Then they threw dice to divide his clothes.

John 13:34

“I give you a new commandment – to love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.

Acts 16:28

But Paul called out loudly, “Do not harm yourself, for we are all here!”

Acts 7:60

Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he died.

Romans 12:14

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was maligned, he did not answer back; when he suffered, he threatened no retaliation, but committed himself to God who judges justly.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

He said to David, “You are more innocent than I, for you have treated me well, even though I have tried to harm you!