Matthew 5:44

New Messianic Version Bible

“But I say to you, love your enemies, do good to the one who hates you and vexes you and pray for those who persecute you and oppress you”,

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you2f are thereunto called, that you2f should inherit a blessing.

Luke 23:34

Then said Yeshua [God is Salvation], Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his clothing, and cast lots.

1 Peter 2:23

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed [himself] to him that righteously:

Acts 7:60

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord - Kurios, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

2 Kings 6:22

And he answered, youi shall not strike [them]: would youi strike those whom youi have taken captive with youri sword and with youri bow? set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, and go to their master.

Psalm 7:4

If I have rewarded evil unto him that was at peace with me; (yea, I have delivered him that without cause is mine enemy)

1 Samuel 24:17

And he said to David [beloved], youi [are] more righteous than I: for youi have rewarded me good, whereas I have rewarded youi evil.

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man defers his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give unto you, That you2f love one another; as I have loved you, that you2f also love one another.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Acts 16:28

But Sha’ul [desired] cried with a loud voice, saying, Do yourself no harm: for we are all here.