Matthew 5:44

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

Cross References

Romans 12:14

Bless those who keep hurting you. Bless them, don’t curse them.

1 Peter 3:9

If someone does something wrong to you or insults you, don’t do the same thing to them. Instead, respond with kind words. This is what God wants you to do so that you can receive a blessing.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, because they don’t know what they’re doing.” The soldiers divided up his clothes by casting lots.

1 Peter 2:23

People shouted at him and insulted him, but he didn’t do the same thing back to them. He didn’t threaten to get revenge against the people who were making him suffer. Instead, he trusted in God, who judges fairly.

Acts 7:60

Then he fell on his knees and cried out, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” After he’d said this, he fell asleep.

John 13:34

“I’m giving you a new command: Love one another. You must love one another just as I have loved you.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one pays back one wrong act with another. Instead, always try to do what’s good for each other and for everyone else.

Acts 16:28

But Paul shouted, “Don’t hurt yourself! We’re all here!”