Matthew 5:44

New King James Version

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and 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 food and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

If I have repaid evil to him who was at peace with me, Or have plundered my enemy without cause,

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger, And his glory is to overlook a transgression.

Luke 23:34

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.

Acts 16:28

But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”

Acts 7:60

Then he knelt down and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not charge them with this sin.” And 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

See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all.

1 Peter 2:23

who, when He was reviled, did not revile in return; when He suffered, He did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

Then he said to David: “You are more righteous than I; for you have rewarded me with good, whereas I have rewarded you with evil.