Matthew 5:44

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;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 5:44

BSB
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
AKJV
But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;
CPDV
But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
ERV
but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
NHEB
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
SMT
But I say to you, Love your enemies, praise them cursing you, do well to them hating you, and pray for them threatening you, and driving you out.

Commentary for Matthew 5:44

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:44
Summary
Love adversaries and respond with blessing and prayer
Event
Jesus teaches radical love
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching