Luke 6:27
New International Version
“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

New Living Translation
“But to you who are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you.

English Standard Version
“But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Berean Standard Bible
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Berean Literal Bible
But to you hearing I say: Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

King James Bible
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

New King James Version
“But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

New American Standard Bible
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

NASB 1995
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

NASB 1977
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Legacy Standard Bible
“But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Amplified Bible
“But I say to you who hear [Me and pay attention to My words]: Love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies, [make it a practice to] do good to those who hate you,

Christian Standard Bible
“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
“But I say to you who listen: Love your enemies, do what is good to those who hate you,

American Standard Version
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Contemporary English Version
This is what I say to all who will listen to me: Love your enemies, and be good to everyone who hates you.

English Revised Version
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

GOD'S WORD® Translation
"But I tell everyone who is listening: Love your enemies. Be kind to those who hate you.

Good News Translation
"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

International Standard Version
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

Majority Standard Bible
But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

NET Bible
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

New Heart English Bible
"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Webster's Bible Translation
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you,

Weymouth New Testament
"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies; seek the welfare of those who hate you;

World English Bible
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
But I say to you who are hearing, love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

Berean Literal Bible
But to you hearing I say: Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

Young's Literal Translation
'But I say to you who are hearing, Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

Smith's Literal Translation
But I say to you hearing, Love your enemies; do good to those hating you,
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

New American Bible
“But to you who hear I say, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

New Revised Standard Version
“But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, and do good to those who hate you,

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“But I say to you who are hearing, Love your enemies and do what is wonderful to those who hate you.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies; do good to them that hate you;

Godbey New Testament
But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies with divine love, and do good to those that hate you,

Haweis New Testament
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;

Mace New Testament
But as for you, who hear me, love your enemies: do good to those, who hate you: bless those, who curse you:

Weymouth New Testament
"But to you who are listening to me I say, Love your enemies; seek the welfare of those who hate you;

Worrell New Testament
"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies; do good to those who hate you;

Worsley New Testament
But I say unto you my hearers, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Love Your Enemies
26Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way. 27But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.

Matthew 5:39-42
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also; / if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well; / and if someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles. ...

Romans 12:20-21
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.” / Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

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.

Exodus 23:4-5
If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13
We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; / when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.

Proverbs 24:17
Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,

Leviticus 19:18
Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD.

1 John 4:7-8
Beloved, let us love one another, because love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. / Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

Galatians 6:10
Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.

Ephesians 4:32
Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.

Colossians 3:12-14
Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. / And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.


Treasury of Scripture

But I say to you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

unto.

Luke 8:8,15,18
And other fell on good ground, and sprang up, and bare fruit an hundredfold. And when he had said these things, he cried, He that hath ears to hear, let him hear…

Mark 4:24
And he said unto them, Take heed what ye hear: with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you: and unto you that hear shall more be given.

Love.

Luke 6:35
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Luke 23:34
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Exodus 23:4,5
If thou meet thine enemy's ox or his ass going astray, thou shalt surely bring it back to him again…

do.

Luke 6:22
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Acts 10:38
How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.

Galatians 6:10
As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.

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12. chooses apostles;
17. heals the diseased;
20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;
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37. Do not Judge
43. A Tree and Its Fruit
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But to those of you who will listen
This phrase emphasizes the importance of receptivity and openness to Jesus' teachings. The Greek word for "listen" is "ἀκούω" (akouo), which implies not just hearing but understanding and heeding. In the historical context, Jesus was addressing a diverse audience, including His disciples and the broader crowd. This call to listen is a challenge to rise above the natural human inclination to ignore difficult teachings. It invites believers to be attentive and willing to embrace transformative truths.

I say
The authority of Jesus is underscored here. In the Greek, "λέγω" (lego) is used, which means to speak or declare. This is not merely a suggestion but a command from the Son of God. In the scriptural context, Jesus often prefaced His teachings with "I say" to assert His divine authority, distinguishing His words from those of the religious leaders of the time. This phrase invites believers to recognize the weight and significance of His instructions.

Love your enemies
The Greek word for "love" here is "ἀγαπάω" (agapao), which refers to a selfless, unconditional love that seeks the best for others, regardless of their actions towards us. This command was revolutionary in the historical context, where the prevailing norm was to love one's neighbor and hate one's enemy. Jesus calls His followers to a higher standard, reflecting God's love for humanity. This love is not based on emotions but is an act of will, a decision to reflect God's grace and mercy.

do good
The phrase "do good" comes from the Greek "καλῶς ποιεῖτε" (kalos poieite), which means to act honorably or beneficially. This instruction goes beyond passive love; it requires active engagement in positive actions towards those who oppose us. In the scriptural context, this reflects the teachings of the Old Testament, where acts of kindness and justice are central to righteous living. It challenges believers to be proactive in their love, mirroring the goodness of God.

to those who hate you
The Greek word for "hate" is "μισέω" (miseo), indicating a deep-seated animosity or hostility. Jesus acknowledges the reality of being hated, which His followers would experience, especially in the early church. Historically, Christians faced persecution and rejection, making this command particularly poignant. By instructing His followers to do good to those who hate them, Jesus calls for a radical departure from the natural human response of retaliation, urging believers to break the cycle of hatred with acts of love and kindness.

(27, 28) Love your enemies.--See Notes on Matthew 5:44. It should be noted that the great command of the gospel is set forth in the Sermon on the Plain in its width and universality, without being formally contrasted with the Pharisaic gloss, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy," as in the Sermon on the Mount.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
But
Ἀλλὰ (Alla)
Conjunction
Strong's 235: But, except, however. Neuter plural of allos; properly, other things, i.e. contrariwise.

to those of you
ὑμῖν (hymin)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

who
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

will listen,
ἀκούουσιν (akouousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

I say:
λέγω (legō)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

Love
Ἀγαπᾶτε (Agapate)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 25: To love, wish well to, take pleasure in, long for; denotes the love of reason, esteem. Perhaps from agan; to love.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

enemies,
ἐχθροὺς (echthrous)
Adjective - Accusative Masculine Plural
Strong's 2190: Hated, hostile; subst: an enemy. From a primary echtho; hateful; usually as a noun, an adversary.

do
ποιεῖτε (poieite)
Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do.

good
καλῶς (kalōs)
Adverb
Strong's 2573: Well, nobly, honorably, rightly. Adverb from kalos; well.

to those who
τοῖς (tois)
Article - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

hate
μισοῦσιν (misousin)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3404: To hate, detest, love less, esteem less. From a primary misos; to detest; by extension, to love less.

you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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