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"Suppose you love those who love you. Should anyone praise you for that? Even 'sinners' love those who love them.
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And suppose you do good to those who are good to you. Should anyone praise you for that? Even 'sinners' do that.
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And suppose you lend money to those who can pay you back. Should anyone praise you for that? Even a 'sinner' lends to 'sinners,' expecting them to pay everything back.
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"But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be sons of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.