Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.
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The verse 43 is found in chapter 5 of Matthew. Love for enemies carries the ethics of the kingdom to its highest expression. Praying for those who persecute demonstrates that the disciple imitates the generous character of the Father, who grants benefits even to those who do not respond properly to him.
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Ihr habt gehört, daß gesagt ist: "Du sollst deinen Nächsten lieben und deinen Feind hassen."
Oísteis que fue dicho: Amarás a tu prójimo, y aborrecerás a tu enemigo.
Han oído que se dijo: “Amarás a tu prójimo y odiarás a tu enemigo”.
Vous avez appris qu'il a été dit: Tu aimeras ton prochain, et tu haïras ton ennemi.
Voi avete udito ch’egli fu detto: Ama il tuo prossimo, e odia il tuo nemico.
Ouvistes que foi dito: Amarás o teu próximo, e odiarás o teu inimigo.
「你們聽過有話說:『要愛你的鄰舍,恨你的仇敵。』
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