Matthew 5:42-44

New Living Translation

⁴²Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

Teaching about Love for Enemies

⁴³“You have heard the law that says, ‘Love your neighbor’^[a] and hate your enemy. ⁴⁴But I say, love your enemies!^[b] Pray for those who persecute you!

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Footnotes

5:43 Lev 19:18.
5:44 Some manuscripts add Bless those who curse you. Do good to those who hate you. Compare Luke 6:27-28.

Matthew 5:42-44

New International Version

⁴²Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.^(A)

Love for Enemies

⁴³“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor^[a]^(B) and hate your enemy.’^(C) ⁴⁴But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(D)