But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, Cross References 1 Samuel 24:17 and 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 you also 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. Treasury of Scripture But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you; Exodus 23:4,5 2 Kings 6:22 2 Chronicles 28:9-15 |