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Enemies |
Luke 6
28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If
someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic.
Proverbs 16
7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD , he makes even his
enemies live at peace with him.
Romans 12
17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is
right in the eyes of everybody. 18If it is possible, as far as it
depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19Do not take revenge,
my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to
avenge; I will repay," says the Lord.
Matthew 5
Love for Enemies
43"You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your
enemy.' 44But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who
persecute you,
Matthew 18
The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant
21Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, "Lord, how many times shall I
forgive my brother when he sins against me? Up to seven times?" 22Jesus
answered, "I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.
Luke 6
Judging Others
37"Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you
will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
Hebrews 13
6So we say with confidence, "The Lord is my helper; I
will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"
Deuteronomy 28
7 The LORD will grant that the enemies who rise up against you
will be defeated before you. They will come at you from one direction but flee
from you in seven.
Psalm 60
12 With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down
our enemies.
Psalm 97
10 Let those who love the LORD hate evil, for he guards the lives
of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.