But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Cross References 1 Samuel 24:17and said to David, "You are more righteous than I, for you have rewarded me with good, though I have rewarded you with evil. Proverbs 19:11 A man's insight gives him patience, and his virtue is to overlook an offense. Proverbs 25:21 If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. Luke 6:27 But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. Luke 23:34 Then Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." And they divided up His garments by casting lots. John 13:34 A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so also you must love one another. Acts 7:60 Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep. Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse. Romans 12:20 On the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head." 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people. Chapter Outline 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. Jump to Previous Accusing Bless Command Cruel Curse Cursing Despitefully Enemies Falsely Good Hate Hating Insult Love Mistreat Persecute Persecuting Persecutors Prayer UseJump to Next Accusing Bless Command Cruel Curse Cursing Despitefully Enemies Falsely Good Hate Hating Insult Love Mistreat Persecute Persecuting Persecutors Prayer Use |
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