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Matthew 5:43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48

Matthew 5:43 NIV

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

Matthew 5:44 NIV

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you

Matthew 5:45 NIV

that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Matthew 5:46 NIV

If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that?

Matthew 5:47 NIV

And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?

Matthew 5:48 NIV

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

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