43 You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’*5:43 Leviticus 19:18 and ‘Hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,*5:44 BYZ and TR love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully accuse you and persecute you; see Luke 6:27–28.