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Bible verses about loving your enemies

Jesus calls us to love and pray for our enemies, leaving justice to God. These verses reshape how we treat opponents.

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Matthew 5:44 “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,” Romans 12:20 “On the contrary, “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head.”” Luke 6:27 “But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,” Proverbs 25:21 “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink.” Romans 12:21 “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.”