30 Bible Verses about Enemies
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I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, much more, now that we have become reconciled, shall we be saved by virtue of Christ's Life.
But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward shall be great, and you shall be Sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.
But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you,
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
And it pleased God that you, once estranged from him and hostile towards him in your thoughts, intent only on wickedness--
But as for my enemies, these men who would not have me as their King, bring them here and put them to death in my presence.'"
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Compassion and sympathy » Exercise towards » Enemies
Enemies » Duty to enemies
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.
You have heard that it was said--'Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thy enemy.' I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who 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--'Thou shalt love thy neighbor and hate thy enemy.' I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, That you may become Sons of your Father who is in Heaven; for he causes his sun to rise upon bad and good alike, and sends rain upon the righteous and upon the unrighteous. read more.
For, if you love only those who love you, what reward will you have? Even the tax-gatherers do this! And, if you show courtesy to your brothers only, what are you doing more than others? Even the Gentiles do this! You, then, must become perfect--as your heavenly Father is perfect.
But to you who hear I say--Love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you, Bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you. When a man gives one of you a blow on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well; and, when any one takes away your cloak, do not keep back your coat either. read more.
Give to every one who asks of you; and, when any one takes away what is yours, do not demand its return. Do to others as you wish them to do to you. If you love only those who love you, what thanks will be due to you? Why, even the outcast love those who love them! For, if you show kindness only to those who show kindness to you, what thanks will be due to you? Even the outcast do that! If you lend only to those from whom you expect to get something, what thanks will be due to you? Even the outcast lend to the outcast in the hope of getting as much in return! But love your enemies, and show them kindness, and lend to them, never despairing. Then your reward shall be great, and you shall be Sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the thankless and the bad.
Enemies » The last enemy that shall be destroyed
Therefore, since human nature is the common heritage of 'the Children,' Jesus also shared it, in order that by death he might render powerless him whose power lies in death--that is, the Devil-- and so might deliver all those who, from fear of death, had all their lives been living in slavery.
For he must reign until God 'has put all his enemies under his feet.' The last enemy to be overthrown is death; For God has placed all things under Christ's feet. (But, when it is said that all things have been placed under Christ, it is plain that God is excepted who placed everything under him.) read more.
And, when everything has been placed under him, the Son will place himself under God who placed everything under him, that God may be all in all!
Enemies » Prayer for
[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Enemies » The lives of, to be spared
Enemies » Should be » Assisted
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
Enemies » Who not to consider an enemy
If any one disregards what we have said in this letter, mark that man and avoid his company, that he may feel ashamed. Yet do not think of him as an enemy, but caution him as you would 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
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who 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
[Then Jesus said: "Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing."] His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.
Enemies » Should be » Prayed for
Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
Enemies » Who is the enemy of God
Unfaithful people! Do not you know that to be friends with the world means to be at enmity with God? Therefore whoever chooses to be friends with the world makes himself 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
Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Redemption » Is from » Enemies
Salvation » Is deliverance from » Enemies
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 God 'has put all his enemies under his feet.'
Courage, In Facing Enemies
Philippians 1:28Without ever shrinking from your opponents. To them this will be a sign of their Destruction and of your Salvation--a sign from God.
Duties To Enemies
Romans 12:20Rather--'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him to drink. By doing this you will heap coals of fire upon his head.'
Enemies Of God
Philippians 3:18For there are many--of whom I have often told you, and now tell you even with tears--who are living in enmity to the cross of the Christ.
Enemies Surrounding
Luke 19:43For a time is coming upon you when your enemies will surround you with earthworks, and encircle you, and hem you in on all sides;
Enemies, Christian Response To
Acts 7:60Falling on his knees, he called out loudly: "Lord! do not charge them with this sin;" and with these words he fell asleep.
enemies, of Israel and Judah
John 11:48If we let him alone as we are doing, every one will believe in him; and the Romans will come and will take from us both our City and our Nationality."
enemies, of Jesus Christ
Matthew 2:13-20After they had left, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, and said: "Awake, take the child and his mother, and seek refuge in Egypt; and stay there until I bid you return, for Herod is about to search for the child, to put him to death."
Fear Of Enemies
Galatians 2:12Before certain persons came from James, he had been in the habit of eating with the Gentile converts; but, when they came, he began to withdraw and hold aloof, for fear of offending those who still held to circumcision.
Fighting Enemies
2 Corinthians 7:5Ever since we reached Macedonia, we have had no rest in body or mind; on every side there have been troubles--conflicts without, anxieties within.
God Saving From Enemies
Romans 5:10For if, when we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, much more, now that we have become reconciled, shall we be saved by virtue of Christ's Life.
Loving Your Enemies
Matthew 5:44I, however, say to you--Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Making Peace With Enemies
Hebrews 12:14Try earnestly to live at peace with every one, and to attain to that purity without which no one will see the Lord.
Overcoming Enemies
Mark 12:36David said himself, speaking under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit-- 'The Lord said to my lord: "Sit at my right hand, Until I put thy enemies beneath thy feet.'"
Protection From Enemies
2 Thessalonians 3:3But the Lord will not fail you; he will give you strength, and guard you from Evil.
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies In
James 4:4Unfaithful people! Do not you know that to be friends with the world means to be at enmity with God? Therefore whoever chooses to be friends with the world makes himself an enemy to God.
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