Verse of the Day

　　

Luke 6:27-28

"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

　　

Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

English Standard Version

"But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you."

The Message

To you who are ready for the truth, I say this: "Love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer for that person."

New King James Version

"But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you."

New Living Translation

"But if you are willing to listen, I say, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. Pray for the happiness of those who curse you. Pray for those who hurt you."

　　

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Luke 6:1-5

(Read Luke 6:1-5)

　　Christ justifies his disciples in a work of necessity for themselves on the sabbath day, and that was plucking the ears of corn when they were hungry. But we must take heed that we mistake not this liberty for leave to commit sin. Christ will have us to know and remember that it is his day, therefore to be spent in his service, and to his honour.

　　

Luke 6:27-28 In-Context

25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will go hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

　　26 Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

　　27 "But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

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

　　29 If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them.

　　30 Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.