Matthew 5:44
King James Version
Translation: KJV
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42Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.Select Matthew 5:42
43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.Select Matthew 5:43
44But 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;Select Matthew 5:44
45That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.Select Matthew 5:45
46For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same?Select Matthew 5:46
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WEB
5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
ASV
5:44 but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;
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