Matthew 5:44

New International Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

“Do not kill them,” he answered. “Would you kill those you have captured with your own sword or bow? Set food and water before them so that they may eat and drink and then go back to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

if I have repaid my ally with evil or without cause have robbed my foe—

Proverbs 19:11

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.

John 13:34

“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Acts 16:28

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

Acts 7:60

Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:14

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that nobody pays back wrong for wrong, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Peter 2:23

When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

“You are more righteous than I,” he said. “You have treated me well, but I have treated you badly.