Bible Verses About "Why Does the Bible Say to Love Your Enemies"
Jesus commands enemy-love because it reflects God's own character — He sends rain on the just and unjust — and it overcomes evil with good.
Jesus commands enemy-love because it reflects God's own character — He sends rain on the just and unjust — and it overcomes evil with good.
"Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you." — Matthew 5:44-45 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Why Does the Bible Say to Love Your Enemies?" 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."
"If thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink... Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good."
"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do."
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