Our Enemies

‘The Lord said to my Lord, sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for your feet?’

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

Yahweh is my shepherd: I shall lack nothing. — read the full passage →

But false prophets also arose among the people, as false teachers will also be among you, who will secretly bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master who bought them, bringing on themselves swift destruction.

“Don’t let your heart be troubled. Believe in God. Believe also in me.

“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. — read the full passage →

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink:

Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you will revive me. You will stretch out your hand against the wrath of my enemies. Your right hand will save me.

The great dragon was thrown down, the old serpent, he who is called the devil and Satan, the deceiver of the whole world. He was thrown down to the earth, and his angels were thrown down with him.

Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. — read the full passage →

But if you indeed listen to his voice, and do all that I speak, then I will be an enemy to your enemies, and an adversary to your adversaries.

for a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, — read the full passage →

When they tell you, “Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:” shouldn’t a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

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

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls. Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown;

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men. — read the full passage →

Whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone; so that your Father, who is in heaven, may also forgive you your transgressions.

Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

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

When a man’s ways please Yahweh, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, “Lord, don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he fell asleep.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life. — read the full passage →

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth.’ — read the full passage →

“‘You shall not take vengeance, nor bear any grudge against the children of your people; but you shall love your neighbor as yourself. I am Yahweh.

Who, when he was cursed, didn’t curse back. When he suffered, didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;

But if anyone doesn’t provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith, and is worse than an unbeliever.

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse. — read the full passage →

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

Therefore I urge you, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service. — read the full passage →

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

If you love me, keep my commandments.

Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” — read the full passage →

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.’ — read the full passage →

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

For thus says Yahweh of Armies: ‘For honor he has sent me to the nations which plundered you; for he who touches you touches the apple of his eye. — read the full passage →

If you see the donkey of him who hates you fallen down under his burden, don’t leave him, you shall surely help him with it.

In the same way, wives, be in subjection to your own husbands; so that, even if any don’t obey the Word, they may be won by the behavior of their wives without a word; — read the full passage →

And the Lord will deliver me from every evil work, and will preserve me for his heavenly Kingdom; to whom be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

A second likewise is this, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’

“Don’t think that I came to send peace on the earth. I didn’t come to send peace, but a sword. — read the full passage →

that you may be children of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the just and the unjust.

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you, — read the full passage →

No weapon that is formed against you will prevail; and you will condemn every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of Yahweh, and their righteousness which is of me,” says Yahweh.

Don’t you be afraid, for I am with you. Don’t be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you. Yes, I will help you. Yes, I will uphold you with the right hand of my righteousness.

As one who takes away a garment in cold weather, or vinegar on soda, so is one who sings songs to a heavy heart.

Don’t say, “I will pay back evil.” Wait for Yahweh, and he will save you.

Contend, Yahweh, with those who contend with me. Fight against those who fight against me. — read the full passage →

When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses, chariots, and a people more than you, you shall not be afraid of them; for Yahweh your God is with you, who brought you up out of the land of Egypt.

I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne, and they opened books. Another book was opened, which is the book of life. The dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. — read the full passage →

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, — read the full passage →

Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, — read the full passage →

Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you, and guard you from the evil one.

And be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.

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

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,

Finally, brothers, rejoice. Be perfected, be comforted, be of the same mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Love is patient and is kind; love doesn’t envy. Love doesn’t brag, is not proud, — read the full passage →

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure. — read the full passage →

for he is a servant of God to you for good. But if you do that which is evil, be afraid, for he doesn’t bear the sword in vain; for he is a servant of God, an avenger for wrath to him who does evil.

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God. — read the full passage →

If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

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

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.

For while we were yet weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly.

I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”

A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another, just like I have loved you; that you also love one another.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Behold, I give you authority to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will in any way hurt you.

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

“As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

Now on the second Sabbath after the first, he was going through the grain fields. His disciples plucked the heads of grain, and ate, rubbing them in their hands. — read the full passage →

Looking at them, Jesus said, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”

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

I also tell you that you are Peter,and on this rock I will build my assembly, and the gates of Hadeswill not prevail against it.

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. — read the full passage →

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

“‘Don’t turn to those who are mediums, nor to the wizards. Don’t seek them out, to be defiled by them. I am Yahweh your God.

but just as he who called you is holy, you yourselves also be holy in all of your behavior; — read the full passage →

bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.