Matthew 5:44

Matthew 5:44 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

44But I say to you, 5:44 The key to understanding this and other statements about love is to know that this love (the Greek word agape) is not so much a matter of emotion as it is of doing things for the benefit of another person, that is, having an unselfish concern for another and a willingness to seek the best for another.love [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for] your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Prov 25:21, 22]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,5:44 BYZ and TR love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully accuse you and persecute you; see Luke 6:27–28.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

44But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

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