But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Hear what Christ says to all who will listen: we must render to every person their due, be just in all dealings, and put ourselves in others' stead. Give freely to those who need what you have to spare, and forgive generously those who have wronged you rather than fight for your rights.
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Commenting on Luke 6:27-36
Bless them that curse you;.... In common discourse, or anathematize you in their synagogues: and pray for them which despitefully use you: so Christ himself did; See Gill on Mat 5:44.
He spent the whole night in prayer before choosing His apostles, the men who would birth His Church and reshape the world. His example shows us how the Lord prepares through prolonged communion with His Father for the weightiest appointments.
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Commenting on Luke 6:12-49