Matthew 5:44

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

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Matthew 5:44 in Other Translations

KJV
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
ESV
44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
NLT
44 But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
MSG
44 I'm challenging that. I'm telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer,
CSB
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Matthew 5:44 In-Context

42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor  and hate your enemy.’
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
45 that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
46 If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

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Cross References 1

  • 1. Luke 6:27,28; Luke 23:34; John 15:20; Acts 7:60; Romans 8:35; Romans 12:14; 1 Corinthians 4:12; 1 Peter 2:23
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