Our Enemies

The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool?

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, — read the full passage →

Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. — read the full passage →

But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me.

And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.

Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: — read the full passage →

But if thou shalt indeed obey his voice, and do all that I speak; then I will be an enemy unto thine enemies, and an adversary unto thine adversaries.

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, — read the full passage →

And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead?

For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by his life.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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;

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him.

And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. — read the full passage →

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: — read the full passage →

Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the Lord.

Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:

But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. — read the full passage →

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. — read the full passage →

But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.

If ye love me, keep my commandments.

And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? — read the full passage →

Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. — read the full passage →

Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. — read the full passage →

For thus saith the Lord of hosts; After the glory hath he sent me unto the nations which spoiled you: for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye. — read the full passage →

If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.

Likewise, ye wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; that, if any obey not the word, they also may without the word be won by the conversation of the wives; — read the full passage →

And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me unto his heavenly kingdom: to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.

Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. — read the full passage →

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

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; — read the full passage →

No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is of me, saith the Lord.

Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitre, so is he that singeth songs to an heavy heart.

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the Lord, and he shall save thee.

Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me. — read the full passage →

When thou goest out to battle against thine enemies, and seest horses, and chariots, and a people more than thou, be not afraid of them: for the Lord thy God is with thee, which brought thee up out of the land of Egypt.

And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. — read the full passage →

The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave unto him, to shew unto his servants things which must shortly come to pass; and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John:

For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: — read the full passage →

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: — read the full passage →

Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, — read the full passage →

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.

Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, — read the full passage →

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: — read the full passage →

For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God. — read the full passage →

If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?

And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.

Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? — read the full passage →

And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. — read the full passage →

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

Regard not them that have familiar spirits, neither seek after wizards, to be defiled by them: I am the Lord your God.

But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; — read the full passage →

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.