IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)
Resources chevron-right IVP New Testament Commentary Series chevron-right Matthew chevron-right THE ETHICS OF GOD'S KINGDOM (5-7) chevron-right Jesus Applies Principles in God's Law (5:17-48) chevron-right Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)
Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)

Jesus demands not only that we not resist evil people assaulting our honor or possessions (vv. 38-42) but that we go so far as to actively love our enemies.

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