But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!”
I went about mourning as though for my own friend or brother. I bowed down dressed in black as though for my own mother.
Adonai my God, if I have done this— if there is guilt on my hands,
“Do not murder.
But whoever fails to find me harms his life— all who hate me love death.”
Do not be overly wicked and do not be a fool— why die before your time?
You are not to take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am Adonai.
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
But Yeshua answered and said, “Stop this now!” And He touched the man’s ear and healed him.
But Yeshua was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up His clothing.
When the jailer woke up and saw the prison doors opened, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing the prisoners had escaped.
The jailer called for lights and rushed in; and trembling with fear, he fell down before Paul and Silas.
See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.