“"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,”
— Luke 6:27· Jesus
What Does the Bible Say About Enemies?
The Bible addresses enemies across both Old and New Testaments. These verses are organized by biblical era — from the patriarchs to the apostles — letting Scripture speak for itself.
3 verses·2 eras·1 promises
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
“But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,”
— Matthew 5:44· Jesus
United Kingdom (~1000 BC)
“Yahweh says to my Lord, "Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet."”
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