Matthew 5:44

World Messianic Bible British Edition

But I tell 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

2 Kings 6:22

He answered, “You shall not strike them. Would you strike those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink, then go to their master.”

Psalm 7:4

if I have rewarded evil to him who was at peace with me (yes, I have plundered him who without cause was my adversary),

Proverbs 19:11

The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offence.

Luke 23:34

Yeshua said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments amongst them, they cast lots.

John 13:34

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also love one another.

Acts 16:28

But Paul cried with a loud voice, saying, “Don’t harm yourself, for we are all here!”

Acts 7:60

He knelt down and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good for one another and for all.

1 Peter 2:23

When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Samuel 24:17

He said to David, “You are more righteous than I; for you have done good to me, whereas I have done evil to you.