Matthew 5:9
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9 ‘Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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Matthew 5:38-39
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Concerning Retaliation
38 ‘You have heard that it was said, “An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.” 39 But I say to you, Do not resist an evildoer. But if anyone strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other also;
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Matthew 5:43-48
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Love for Enemies
43 ‘You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbour and hate your enemy.” 44 But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous. 46 For if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Do not even the tax-collectors do the same? 47 And if you greet only your brothers and sisters,[a] what more are you doing than others? Do not even the Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
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- Matthew 5:47 Gk your brothers
Matthew 26:52
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52 Then Jesus said to him, ‘Put your sword back into its place; for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.
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Luke 6:27-28
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Love for Enemies
27 ‘But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
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