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42 Give to any person who asks you for something. Do not say no to the man who wants to use something of yours.

Jesus Teaches about Loving Those Who Hate You

43 “You have heard that it has been said, ‘You must love your neighbor and hate those who hate you.’ 44 But I tell you, love those who hate you. (*Respect and give thanks for those who say bad things to you. Do good to those who hate you.) Pray for those who do bad things to you and who make it hard for you.

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42 Give 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) 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(D)

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:43 Lev. 19:18