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26 `When all the people praise you, you will have trouble! The fathers of these people did the same things to those who were not true prophets of God.'

27 `But I say to you who hear, love your enemies. Do good things to those who hate you.

28 Bless those who use bad words about you. Ask God to do good to those who trouble 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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