⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies^[a] and pray for those who^[b] persecute you,^(A)

¹⁷ Do not repay anyone evil for evil.^(A) Give careful thought to do what is honourable^(B) in everyone’s eyes.

⁹ not paying back evil for evil^(A) or insult for insult but, on the contrary, giving a blessing,^(B) since you were called for this, so that you may inherit a blessing.