Matthew 5:44 – Compare Bible Translations

Side-by-side comparison of Matthew 5:44 across supported Bible translations.

King James Version (KJV)

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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American Standard Version (ASV)

but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

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World English Bible (WEB)

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,

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Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but I--I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you,

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Douay-Rheims (DRB)

But I say to you, Love your enemies: do good to them that hate you: and pray for them that persecute and calumniate you:

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Darby Translation (DBY)

But *I* say unto you, Love your enemies, [bless those who curse you,] do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who [insult you and] persecute you,

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Geneva Bible (Historic) (GNV)

But I say vnto you, Loue your enemies: blesse them that curse you: doe good to them that hate you, and pray for them which hurt you, and persecute you,

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