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Matthew 5:39-44
New King James Version
Matthew 5:39-44
New King James Version
39 (A)But I tell you not to resist an evil person. (B)But whoever slaps you on your right cheek, turn the other to him also. 40 If anyone wants to sue you and take away your tunic, let him have your cloak also. 41 And whoever (C)compels you to go one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to him who asks you, and (D)from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.
Love Your Enemies(E)
43 “You have heard that it was said, (F)‘You shall love your neighbor (G)and hate your enemy.’ 44 [a]But I say to you, (H)love your enemies, bless those who curse you, (I)do good to those who hate you, and pray (J)for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
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- Matthew 5:44 NU But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
Matthew 5:39-44
New International Version
Matthew 5:39-44
New International Version
39 But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.(A) 40 And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. 41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. 42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.(B)
Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a](C) and hate your enemy.’(D) 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(E)
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- Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18
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