Matthew 5:44-48

New American Standard Bible

⁴⁴ But I say to you, ^(A)love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ so that you may prove yourselves to be ^(B)sons of your Father who is in heaven; for He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. ⁴⁶ For ^(C)if you love those who love you, what reward do you have? Even the tax collectors, do they not do the same? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your brothers and sisters, what more are you doing than others? Even the Gentiles, do they not do the same? ⁴⁸ Therefore ^(D)you shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.