Matthew 5:44 - Pray for Those Who Persecute You
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34
But I say to you, Do not swear at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God,
35
or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King.
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And do not swear by your head, for you cannot make one hair white or black.
37
Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.'
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But I say to you, Do not resist one who is evil. But if any one strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also;
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and if any one would sue you and take your coat, let him have your cloak as well;
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and if any one forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.
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Give to him who begs from you, and do not refuse him who would borrow from you.
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"You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'
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But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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