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    Bible Verses About "What Does 'Love Your Enemies' Mean"

    Jesus commanded believers to love those who hate them, pray for persecutors, and do good to those who mistreat them — reflecting God's character, who 'maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good.'

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    Jesus commanded believers to love those who hate them, pray for persecutors, and do good to those who mistreat them — reflecting God's character, who 'maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good.'

    "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you." Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)

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    The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does 'Love Your Enemies' Mean?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.

    "Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you."
    "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
    "If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink."

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