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Christian conduct » Forgiving injuries
"For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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Duty » To brethren » To enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Enemies » Duty to enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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Forgiveness of injuries » Should be accompanied by » Kindness
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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Now, do not be upset and do not be angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me ahead of you to preserve life! For these past two years there has been famine in the land and for five more years there will be neither plowing nor harvesting. God sent me ahead of you to preserve you on the earth and to save your lives by a great deliverance. read more.
So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Now go up to my father quickly and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: "God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay! You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me -- you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have. I will provide you with food there because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise you would become poor -- you, your household, and everyone who belongs to you."'
So now, it is not you who sent me here, but God. He has made me an adviser to Pharaoh, lord over all his household, and ruler over all the land of Egypt. Now go up to my father quickly and tell him, 'This is what your son Joseph says: "God has made me lord of all Egypt. Come down to me; do not delay! You will live in the land of Goshen, and you will be near me -- you, your children, your grandchildren, your flocks, your herds, and everything you have. I will provide you with food there because there will be five more years of famine. Otherwise you would become poor -- you, your household, and everyone who belongs to you."'
Good for evil » Examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
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See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
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Goodness » Overcoming evil with good
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. read more.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Love » Good for evil examples of returning » Encouraged
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
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See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
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Love » Maternal » Of enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
He replied, "Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master."
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Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him. If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.
Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.
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Mercy » Encouraged
But you must return to your God, by maintaining love and justice, and by waiting for your God to return to you.
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When the king of Israel saw them, he asked Elisha, "Should I strike them down, my master?" He replied, "Do not strike them down! You did not capture them with your sword or bow, so what gives you the right to strike them down? Give them some food and water, so they can eat and drink and then go back to their master." So he threw a big banquet for them and they ate and drank. Then he sent them back to their master. After that no Syrian raiding parties again invaded the land of Israel.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Recompense/restitution » The eye for an eye law and the new testament
Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. read more.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also. read more.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either. read more.
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away. Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to be repaid, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, so that they may be repaid in full. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away. Treat others in the same way that you would want them to treat you. "If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you hope to be repaid, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, so that they may be repaid in full. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Social duties » Of home-keeping » Of returning good for evil, encouraged
If you see the donkey of someone who hates you fallen under its load, you must not ignore him, but be sure to help him with it.
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
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But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.
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See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
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Social duties » Compassion » Duty to enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Social life » Social duties to regard all men as brothers » Duty to enemies
"If you encounter your enemy's ox or donkey wandering off, you must by all means return it to him.
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Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head.
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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,
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If I have rejoiced over the misfortune of my enemy or exulted because calamity found him --
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Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and when he stumbles do not let your heart rejoice,
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If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, for you will heap coals of fire on his head, and the Lord will reward you.
Vengeance » Not avenging
See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.
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You must not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the children of your people, but you must love your neighbor as yourself. I am the Lord.
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Do not say, "I will pay back evil!" Wait for the Lord, so that he may vindicate you.
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Do not repay anyone evil for evil; consider what is good before all people. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all people. Do not avenge yourselves, dear friends, but give place to God's wrath, for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," says the Lord. read more.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Rather, if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing this you will be heaping burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
"You have heard that it was said, 'An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth.' But I say to you, do not resist the evildoer. But whoever strikes you on the right cheek, turn the other to him as well. And if someone wants to sue you and to take your tunic, give him your coat also. read more.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two. Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
Do not be a witness against your neighbor without cause, and do not deceive with your words. Do not say, "I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will pay him back according to what he has done."
"But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. To the person who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other as well, and from the person who takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either. read more.
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.
Give to everyone who asks you, and do not ask for your possessions back from the person who takes them away.
Finally, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, affectionate, compassionate, and humble. Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.