^44 [a]But I say to you, ^(A)love your enemies, bless those who curse you, ^(B)do good to those who hate you, and pray ^(C)for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

^34 [a]Then Jesus said, “Father, ^(A)forgive them, for ^(B)they do not know what they do.”

And ^(C)they divided His garments and cast lots. ³⁵ And ^(D)the people stood looking on. But even the ^(E)rulers with them sneered, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ, the chosen of God.”