Matthew 5:44

The Text-Critical English New Testament

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 mistreat you and persecute you,

Cross References

Luke 23:34

But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Then they cast lots to divide his garments.

John 13:34

I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you must love one another.

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried out with a loud voice, “Do yoʋrself no harm, for we are all here.”

Acts 7:60

Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” After saying 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 repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do what is good for each other and for everyone else.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten but entrusted himself to him who judges justly.

1 Peter 3:9

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