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26 You are in for trouble when everyone says good things about you. That is what your own people said about those prophets who told lies.

Love for Enemies

(Matthew 5.38-48; 7.12a)

27 This is what I say to all who will listen to me:

Love your enemies, and be good to everyone who hates you. 28 Ask God to bless anyone who curses you, and pray for everyone who is cruel to you.

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26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.(A)

Love for Enemies(B)

27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,(C) 28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.(D)

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