Matthew 5:43 akjv — You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.

American King James Version

"You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. "

— Matthew 5:43, American King James Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

40

And if any man will sue you at the law, and take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.

41

And whoever shall compel you to go a mile, go with him two.

42

Give to him that asks you, and from him that would borrow of you turn not you away. ¶

43

You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.

44

But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which spitefully use you, and persecute you;

45

That you may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he makes his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.

46

For if you love them which love you, what reward have you? do not even the publicans the same?

Matthew 5:43 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:43 say?
Matthew 5:43 in the American King James Version reads: “You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. ”
Where is Matthew 5:43 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:43 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 43.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:43.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:43 in?
Matthew 5:43 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 5:43?
Matthew 5:43 reads (AKJV): “You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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