26 Woe be to you when all men speak well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

27 (A)[a]But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies: do well to them which hate you.

28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which hurt you.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 6:27 Christian charity, which differeth much from the worldly, doth not only not revenge injuries, but comprehended even our most grievous enemies, and that for our Father’s sake, which is in heaven: so far is it, from seeking its own profit in doing well.

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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