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25 They are fat and prosperous now, but a time of awful hunger is before them. Their careless laughter now means sorrow then. 26 And what sadness is ahead for those praised by the crowds—for false prophets have always been praised.

27 “Listen, all of you. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

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25 Woe to you who are well fed now,
    for you will go hungry.(A)
Woe to you who laugh now,
    for you will mourn and weep.(B)
26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.(C)

Love for Enemies(D)

27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,(E)

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