Matthew 5:43
New International Version
Love for Enemies
43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[a](A) and hate your enemy.’(B)
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18
Matthew 5:43
New American Standard Bible
43 “(A)You have heard that it was said, ‘(B)You shall love your neighbor (C)and hate your enemy.’
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Matthew 5:43-47
The Message
43-47 “You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the supple moves of prayer, for then you are working out of your true selves, your God-created selves. This is what God does. He gives his best—the sun to warm and the rain to nourish—to everyone, regardless: the good and bad, the nice and nasty. If all you do is love the lovable, do you expect a bonus? Anybody can do that. If you simply say hello to those who greet you, do you expect a medal? Any run-of-the-mill sinner does that.
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Matthew 5:43
English Standard Version
Love Your Enemies
43 (A)“You have heard that it was said, (B)‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
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