Love Your Enemies
Reasons to love your enemies God commands us to love. Here are some key Scriptures (Bible verses) on loving your enemies: A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. (John 13:34). But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. (Luke 6:27-28). Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (Romans 12:14). We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it. (1 Corinthians 4:12). Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do 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. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to dri...