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26 It is bad for you when everyone speaks well of you. In the same way, their fathers spoke well of the false teachers.

Jesus Teaches What the Law Says about Love

27 “I say to you who hear Me, love those who work against you. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Respect and give thanks for those who try to bring bad to you. Pray for those who make it very hard for 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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