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41 And whoever will press you into service[a] for one mile, go with him two. 42 Give to the one asking you, and do not turn away from the one wanting to borrow from you.

Some Say Hate Your Enemies. I Say Love Them And Pray For Them

43 “You heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy’.

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  1. Matthew 5:41 Soldiers would compel people to carry their things. Simon was pressed into service to carry the cross, Mt 27:32.

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.(A)

Love for Enemies

43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a](B) and hate your enemy.’(C)

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  1. Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18