Matthew 5:44

Amplified Bible

⁴⁴But I say to you, ^[a]love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(A)

Matthew 5:44 The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the best for another.

Matthew 5:44

New International Version

⁴⁴But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^(A)

²⁸bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁸bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.^(A)

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