Matthew 5:44 bbe — But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

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"But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;"

— Matthew 5:44, Bible in Basic English

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“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
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Matthew 5 — Context

And whoever makes you go one mile, go with him two.

Give to him who comes with a request, and keep not your property from him who would for a time make use of it.

You have knowledge that it was said, Have love for your neighbour, and hate for him who is against you:

But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

So that you may be the sons of your Father in heaven; for his sun gives light to the evil and to the good, and he sends rain on the upright man and on the sinner.

For if you have love for those who have love for you, what credit is it to you? do not the tax-farmers the same?

And if you say, Good day, to your brothers only, what do you do more than others? do not even the Gentiles the same?

Matthew 5:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:44 say?

Matthew 5:44 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;”

Where is Matthew 5:44 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 44.

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 5:44.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:44 in?

Matthew 5:44 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 5:44?

Matthew 5:44 reads (BBE): “But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;” 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.

Matthew 5:44 bbe — But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

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