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Matthew 5:44
New International Version
Matthew 5:44
New International Version
44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(A)
Matthew 5:44
Holman Christian Standard Bible
Matthew 5:44
Holman Christian Standard Bible
44 But I tell you, love your enemies[a] and pray for those who[b] persecute you,(A)
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- Matthew 5:44 Other mss add bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you,
- Matthew 5:44 Other mss add mistreat you and
Matthew 5:44
New Living Translation
Matthew 5:44
New Living Translation
44 But I say, love your enemies![a] Pray for those who persecute you!
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- 5:44 Some manuscripts add Bless those who curse you. Do good to those who hate you. Compare Luke 6:27-28.
Matthew 5:44
Good News Translation
Matthew 5:44
Good News Translation
44 But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Matthew 5:44
King James Version
Matthew 5:44
King James Version
44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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