Matthew 5:43

New International Reader's Version

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor. (Leviticus 19:18) Hate your enemy.’

Cross References

Psalm 41:10

But Lord, may you have mercy on me. Make me well, so I can pay them back.

Leviticus 19:18

“ ‘Do not try to get even. Do not hold anything against any of your people. Instead, love your neighbor as you love yourself. I am the Lord.

Matthew 19:19

Honor your father and mother.’ (Exodus 20:12–16; Deuteronomy 5:16–20) And ‘love your neighbor as you love yourself.’ ” (Leviticus 19:18)

Matthew 5:21

“You have heard what was said to people who lived long ago. They were told, ‘Do not commit murder. (Exodus 20:13) Anyone who murders will be judged for it.’

Matthew 5:27

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Do not commit adultery.’ (Exodus 20:14)

Deuteronomy 23:3

The people of Ammon and Moab can’t join in worship with the Lord’s people. That also applies to their children after them for all time to come.

Deuteronomy 23:6

So don’t make a peace treaty with the Ammonites and Moabites as long as you live.

Deuteronomy 25:17

Remember what the Amalekites did to you on your way out of Egypt.

James 2:8

The royal law is found in Scripture. It says, “Love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (Leviticus 19:18) If you really keep this law, you are doing what is right.

1 John 4:21

Here is the command God has given us. Anyone who loves God must also love their brother and sister.