Matthew 5:39-47

New International Version

³⁹ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also.^{(A) 40} And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your coat as well. ⁴¹ If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles. ⁴² Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.^(B)

Love for Enemies

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor^[a](C) and hate your enemy.’^{(D) 44} But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,^{(E) 45} that you may be children^(F) 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.^{(G) 46} If you love those who love you, what reward will you get?^(H) Are not even the tax collectors doing that? ⁴⁷ And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that?