Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it has been said, You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy. Never, perhaps, does guilty, suffering humanity assume a form more likely to be overlooked or despised by the world at large than in the person of the imprisoned convict. But Christians may be justly expected to regard him with pity — may be justly expected to make prompt and vigorous exertions to promote his welfare. This I argue: I. From the character of Christians. Disinterested benevolence. Deep sense of personal guilt which they maintain. Efficacy of Divine grace to work a radical change. II. From the means of usefulness they are able to employ. III. The commands of Jesus Christ. IV. The Providence of God. (Beriah Green.) Parallel Verses KJV: Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.WEB: "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' |
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