IVP New Testament Commentary Series – Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)
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Love Your Enemies (5:43-48)

Jesus demands not only that we not resist evil people assaulting our honor or possessions (vv. 38-42) but that we go so far as to actively love our enemies.

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