Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Loving Your Enemies"
Jesus commanded believers to love their enemies, pray for persecutors, and overcome evil with good.
Jesus commanded believers to love their enemies, pray for persecutors, and overcome evil with good.
"But 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." — Matthew 5:44 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Loving Your Enemies?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"But 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."
"Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head."
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
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