Matthew 5:43-48

Young's Literal Translation

⁴³`Ye heard that it was said: Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and shalt hate thine enemy;

⁴⁴but I -- I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you,

⁴⁵that ye may be sons of your Father in the heavens, because His sun He doth cause to rise on evil and good, and He doth send rain on righteous and unrighteous.

⁴⁶`For, if ye may love those loving you, what reward have ye? do not also the tax-gatherers the same?

⁴⁷and if ye may salute your brethren only, what do ye abundant? do not also the tax-gatherers so?

⁴⁸ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who [is] in the heavens is perfect.

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Matthew 5:43-48

New International Version

Love for Enemies

⁴³“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor^[a]^(A) and hate your enemy.’^(B) ⁴⁴But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(C) ⁴⁵that you may be children^(D) of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.^(E) ⁴⁶If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?^(F) Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? ⁴⁸Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.^(G)