Matthew 5:44

Tree of Life Version

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

Cross References

2 Kings 6:22

“Don’t strike them down,” he replied. “Would you strike down those whom you have captured with your own sword and bow? Set before them bread and water that they may eat and drink and go back to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

Adonai my God, if I have done this— if there is guilt on my hands,

Proverbs 19:11

Prudence makes one slow to anger and his glory is to overlook an offense.

Luke 23:34

But Yeshua was saying, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up His clothing.

John 13:34

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

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself! We’re all here!”

Acts 7:60

Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” After he said this, he died.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you—bless and do not curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

1 Peter 2:23

When He was abused, He did not return the abuse. While suffering, He made no threats. Instead, He kept entrusting Himself to the One who judges righteously.

1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead—it is for this reason you were called, so that you might inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

Then he said to David, “You are more righteous than I, for you have done good to me, while I have done evil to you.