30 Bible Verses about Enemies
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But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
For if, being enemies, we have been 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 ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.
If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
And you who in time past were all aliens, and enemies in mind by wicked works, hath he now reconciled,
But as for these enemies of mine, who would not that I should reign over them, bring them hither, and slay them before me.
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you.
Ye have heard that it hath been said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy." But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Enemies » Of God, their punishment
Enemies » God delivers from
Enemies » Pray for deliverance from
Enemies » Loving your enemies
Ye have heard that it hath been said, "Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy." But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you; that ye may be the children of your Father who is in heaven: for he causeth his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and tendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. read more.
For if ye love those who love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same thing? And if ye embrace your brethren only, what do ye extraordinary? do not even the publicans so? Be ye therefore perfect, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you; bless those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you. To him that smiteth thee on the cheek, offer the other also; and from him who would take from thee thy cloak, withhold not thy coat also. read more.
And give to every one that asketh thee; and from him who would take thy goods, demand them not again. And as ye would that men should do unto you, do ye also to them in like manner. And if ye love them that love you, what thanks are due to you? for even sinners love those who love them. And if ye do good to them who do good to you, what thanks have ye? do not even sinners the same thing? And if ye lend to those, from whom ye hope to receive back again, what thanks are due to you? for sinners lend to sinners, that they may receive an equivalent. But love your enemies, and do good and lend, hoping for nothing in return: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Most High; for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the wicked.
Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed
Seeing therefore that the children have partaken of flesh and blood, he also himself, in exact resemblance, partook of the same, that by death he might destroy him who held the power of death, that is, the devil; and deliver those, even as many as through their whole life were subjects of bondage to the fear of death.
For he must reign, until he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy shall be destroyed, death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, that all things are put under him, it is evident that there is an exception of him, who subjected all things to him. read more.
But when he shall have put all things under him, then also the Son himself shall be subjected to him who put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
Enemies » Prayer for
And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy
And if any man obey not our word by letter, mark that man, and maintain no society with him, that he may be ashamed. Yet regard him not 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 unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, 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. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.
Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
Enemies » Who is the enemy of God
Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity against God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is set down an enemy to 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 thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Redemption » Is from » Enemies
Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies
to give us, that we, secure from fear, rescued from the hands of our enemies, should serve him,
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, until he hath put all enemies under his feet.
Courage, In Facing Enemies
Philippians 1:28and not dismayed on any occasion by your adversaries; which is indeed the proof of perdition to them, but of salvation to you, and that from God.
Duties To Enemies
Romans 12:20If therefore thine enemy hunger, give him food; if he thirst, give him drink: for so doing, thou shalt heap up coals of fire on his head.
Enemies Of God
Philippians 3:18For many walk, whom I have often mentioned to you, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:
Enemies Surrounding
Luke 19:43For the days will come upon thee, when thy enemies shall cast up a trench around thee, and encircle thee about, and straiten thee on every side,
Enemies, Christian Response To
Acts 7:60Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
enemies, of Israel and Judah
John 11:48If we suffer him to go on thus, all men will believe on him: and the Romans will come, and take away both our place and nation.
enemies, of Jesus Christ
Matthew 2:13-20Now when they were gone, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the infant and his mother by night, and flee into Egypt, and stay there, till I speak to thee, for Herod will search for the infant to destroy it.
Fear Of Enemies
Galatians 2:12For before certain persons came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles, but when they were come, he withdrew, and separated himself, fearing those of the circumcision.
Fighting Enemies
2 Corinthians 7:5For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were afflicted on every side; without were fightings; within were fears.
God Saving From Enemies
Romans 5:10For if, being enemies, we have been reconciled to God by the death of his son, much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
Loving Your Enemies
Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Making Peace With Enemies
Hebrews 12:14Earnestly seek peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:
Overcoming Enemies
Mark 12:36for David himself saith by the Spirit, The Lord said to my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thy enemies the foot-stool for thy feet.
Protection From Enemies
2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord is faithful, who will stablish you, and keep you from the wicked one.
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Ye adulterers and adultresses, know ye not that friendship with the world is enmity against God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is set down an enemy to God.