Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:44

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American Standard Version
but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Amplified® Bible
But I tell you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Contemporary English Version
But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you.

Darby English Version
But *I* say unto you, Love your enemies, [bless those who curse you,] do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who [insult you and] persecute you,

Good News Bible
But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

International Standard Version
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

King James Version
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;

New American Standard Bible
"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

New International Version
But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

New King James Version
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Revised Standard Version
But I say to you, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Young's Literal Translation
but I -- I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you,


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