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Benevolence » The duty of » The wise man's advice
Duty » To brethren » To enemies
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Enemies » Duty to enemies
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Enemies » How to treat your enemies
But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you. [Ask God's] blessing on those who curse you; pray for those who treat you spitefully.
Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.
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"You have heard what was said [Lev. 19:18], 'You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.
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Liberality » Should be exercised » Toward enemies
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.
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Love » Maternal » Of enemies
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Overcome others by kindness
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
But love your enemies and do good things to them; and lend to them without expecting it to be returned, and your reward [i.e., from God] will be great and you will be [considered] sons of the Highest [i.e., God]. For He is kind to unthankful and evil people [as well].
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Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
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But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.
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Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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Social duties » Benevolence, the duty of » The wise man's advice
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], "Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head." [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness].
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But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
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