²⁷“But here is what I tell you who hear me. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. ²⁸Bless those who call down curses on you. And pray for those who treat you badly.

²⁹“Suppose someone hits you on one cheek. Turn your other cheek to him also. Suppose someone takes your coat. Don’t stop him from taking your shirt.

³⁰“Give to everyone who asks you. And if anyone takes what belongs to you, don’t ask to get it back. ³¹Do to others as you want them to do to you.

³²“Suppose you love those who love you. Should anyone praise you for that? Even ‘sinners’ love those who love them. ³³And suppose you do good to those who are good to you. Should anyone praise you for that? Even ‘sinners’ do that. ³⁴And suppose you lend money to those who can pay you back. Should anyone praise you for that? Even a ‘sinner’ lends to ‘sinners,’ expecting them to pay everything back.

³⁵“But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be sons of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful. ³⁶So have mercy, just as your Father has mercy.

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