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Matthew 5:44 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Matthew 5:44 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 44 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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;”
Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:44
Jesus commands the radical ethic: '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' (Greek: ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν, 'love your enemies'). The verb ἀγαπᾶτε is not emotional affection but volitional commitment to another's good. Four progressive actions are commanded: love (internal disposition), bless (speak well of), do good (act beneficially), pray (intercede for). This overturns natural justice and exceeds Old Testament lex talionis (eye for eye). Such love is supernatural, impossible without divi...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:44
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“and don't curse.”
“or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called”
“Therefore if thine enemy hunger”
“give him food to eat. If he is thirsty”
“Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. Dividing his garments among them”
“when he was cursed”
“and cried with a loud voice”
“what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners”
“working with our own hands. When people curse us”