God loves even those who oppose him and believers must follow his example in loving their enemies.

Isaiah 53:6

God's love for sinners

John 3:16
2 Peter 3:9

See also

Genesis 18:32
Lamentations 3:33
Ezekiel 18:23
Matthew 5:45
Romans 5:8; 8:32
2 Corinthians 5:19
1 John 4:9-10
Matthew 23:37

The example of Jesus Christ

1 Peter 3:18

See also

pp Lk 13:34

Isaiah 53:5
Matthew 20:28
Luke 23:34
Romans 5:6

pp Mk 10:45

2 Corinthians 5:14; 8:9
Hebrews 13:12
1 Peter 2:21,24
1 John 2:2
Leviticus 19:18

God's people must love their enemies

Luke 6:35-36

See also

Exodus 23:4
Proverbs 24:17; 25:21
Matthew 5:44
Luke 6:27
Colossians 3:13
1 Thessalonians 5:15
2 Timothy 2:25
1 Peter 3:9
Genesis 50:20-21

Examples of love for enemies

Numbers 12:13
1 Samuel 24:17; 26:21

Joseph

2 Samuel 19:23
2 Kings 6:22
Acts 7:60

the king of Israel

Acts 9:17

Stephen

1 Corinthians 4:12

See also

Ananias

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