27 But I say unto you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28 bless those that curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you. 29 And unto the one that smites thee on the one cheek offer also the other, and to the one that takes away thy cloak defend not thy coat also. 30 Give to everyone that asks of thee, and of the one that takes away thy goods ask them not to return them. 31 And as ye desire that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
32 For if ye love those who love you, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also love those that love them. 33 And if ye do good to those who do good to you, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also do even the same. 34 And if ye lend to those of whom ye hope to receive, what grace shall ye have? for sinners also lend to sinners to receive as much again. 35 But rather love ye your enemies and do good and lend, hoping for nothing again, and your reward shall be great; and ye shall be the sons of the Most High, for he is kind even unto the unthankful and to the evil. 36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.