Matthew 5:44
“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, and persecute you;”
What does Matthew 5:44 mean?
Matthew 5:44 in the King James Version reads, “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, and persecute you.” These words come from Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount, where He…
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In a world that often feels divided and filled with hostility, the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:44 challenge us to rise above our instinctive reactions to conflict and animosity. The verse states, "But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them…
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Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You with a heart yearning for understanding and compassion. Your word in Matthew 5:44 resonates deeply within me, reminding me of the profound call to love – even when love feels most challenging. "But I say unto…
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