According to these ancient witnesses Christ simply said, “Love your enemies, pray for them that persecute you.” However, compare Luke 6:27, 28. 45. Children of your Father. Literally, “sons of your Father.” They resemble their Father in character (MB 75; see on vs. 43, 48). The test of love for God is love for our fellow men (1 John 4:20). Which is in heaven. The expression “my [or “your”] Father which is in heaven” is characteristic of Matthew. On the evil. By this obvious illustration from the
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