Study Desk

But I say vnto you which heare, Loue your enemies, doe good to them which hate you,

Blesse them that curse you, & pray for them which despitefully vse you.

And vnto him that smiteth thee on the one cheeke, offer also the other: and him that taketh away thy cloake, forbid not to take thy coat also.

Giue to euery man that asketh of thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, aske them not againe.

And as yee would that men should doe to you, doe yee also to them likewise.

For if yee loue them which loue you, what thanke haue ye? for sinners also loue those that loue them.

And if ye doe good to them which doe good to you, What thanke haue ye? for sinners also doe euen the same.

And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receiue, What thanke haue ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receiue as much againe.

But loue yee your enemies, and doe good, and lend, hoping for nothing againe: and your reward shall bee great, and ye shalbe the children of the Highest: for hee is kinde vnto the vnthankfull, and to the euill.

Be ye therefore mercifull, as your Father also is mercifull.