30 Bible Verses about Enemies
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But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.
And you, who were formerly alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now has he reconciled
But those who are my enemies, who were not willing that I should rule over them, bring hither, and slay them before me.
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies; do good to them that hate you; bless them that curse you; pray for them that abuse you.
You have heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Enemies » Of God, their punishment
Enemies » God delivers from
Enemies » Pray for deliverance from
Enemies » Loving your enemies
You have heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you: that you may be the sons of your Father who is in heaven; for he makes his sun to rise upon the evil and the good, and causes it to rain on the just and on the unjust. read more.
For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the publicans the same? And if you salute your brethren only, in what do you excel? Do not even the publicans so? Be you therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies; do good to them that hate you; bless them that curse you; pray for them that abuse you. To him that strikes you on one cheek, offer also the other; and from him that takes away your mantle, withhold not your coat. read more.
Give to every one that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods, ask them not again. And as you would that men should do to you, do you also in like manner to them. And if you love them that love you, what thanks have you? for even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to them that do good to you, what thanks have you? for even sinners do the same. And if you lend to them from whom you hope to receive, what thanks have you? for even sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive the same. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing in return; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind to the unthankful and the evil.
Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed
Since, then, the children are partakers of flesh and blood, he also, in like manner, partook of the same, that, through his death, he might deprive of power him that has the power of death, that is, the devil; and might set free those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage.
for he must reign till he has put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy, Death, shall be destroyed. For he has put all things under his feet. But when the scripture says, that all things are put under him, it is evident that he is excepted, who did put all things under him. read more.
And when all things shall have been put under him, then, also, shall the Son himself be subjected to him that did put all things under him, that God may be the all in all.
Enemies » Prayer for
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.
Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy
And if any one obey not our word by this letter, note that man, and do not keep company with him, that he may be ashamed; and yet do not regard him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.
Enemies » God defends against
Enemies » The friendship of, deceitful
Enemies » Should be » Overcome by kindness
Enemies » Rejoice not at the failings of
Enemies » Whose enemies are at peace with him
Enemies » The kisses of an enemy
Enemies » The goods of, to be taken care of
Enemies » Made to be at peace with saints
Enemies » Should be » Loved
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Enemies » Praise God for deliverance from
Enemies » Desire not the death of
Enemies » Be affectionately concerned for
Enemies » Of saints, God will destroy
Enemies » Christ prayed for his
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Enemies » Who is the enemy of God
Adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friend ship of the world is enmity to God? Whoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God.
Enemies » Rejoice not at the misfortunes of
Enemies » Curse them not
Judgments » Different kinds of » Enemies
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Redemption » Is from » Enemies
Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies
that he would grant to us, that being delivered from the hands of our enemies, we might serve him without fear,
War » Figurative » Is against » Enemies
Warfare of saints » Is against » Enemies
Topics on Enemies
All Enemies Under God's Feet
1 Corinthians 15:25for he must reign till he has put all enemies under his feet.
Courage, In Facing Enemies
Philippians 1:28and in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of destruction, but to you of salvation, and that from God.
Duties To Enemies
Romans 12:20If, therefore, your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him drink; for by doing this, you will heap coals of fire on his head.
Enemies Of God
Philippians 3:18For many walk, of whom I often said to you, and now say even weeping, that they are enemies of the cross of the Christ,
Enemies Surrounding
Luke 19:43For the days will come upon thee, when thy enemies will throw up a mound about thee, and inclose thee around, and keep thee in on every side,
Enemies, Christian Response To
Acts 7:60And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
enemies, of believers
John 15:18-19If the world hates you, you know that it hated me before it hated you.
enemies, of Israel and Judah
John 11:48If we thus let him alone, all will believe on him, and the Romans will come and take away our place and our nation.
enemies, of Jesus Christ
Matthew 2:13-20When they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying: Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be there till I bring you word; for Herod is about to seek for the young child, to destroy him.
Fear Of Enemies
Galatians 2:12For, before certain persons came from James, he ate- with the Gentiles: but, when they had come, he withdrew, and separated himself, because he feared those who were of the circumcision.
Fighting Enemies
2 Corinthians 7:5For when we came into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest; but we were oppressed on every side: without were battles, within were fears.
God Saving From Enemies
Romans 5:10For if, while we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
Jesus Destroying His Enemies
1 Corinthians 15:26The last enemy, Death, shall be destroyed.
Loving Your Enemies
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Making Peace With Enemies
Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord;
Overcoming Enemies
Mark 12:36For David himself said by the Holy Spirit: The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, till I make thy enemies thy footstool.
Protection From Enemies
2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you, and keep you from the evil one.
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Adulterers and adulteresses, know you not that the friend ship of the world is enmity to God? Whoever, therefore, will be a friend of the world, is an enemy of God.