Luke 6:27

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

Complete Jewish Bible:

Nevertheless, to you who are listening, what I say is this: "Love your enemies! Do good to those who hate you,

Berean Standard Bible:

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

American Standard Version:

But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

But{G235} I say{G3004} unto you{G5213} which{G3588} hear{G191}, Love{G25} your{G5216} enemies{G2190}, do{G4160} good{G2573} to them which{G3588} hate{G3404} you{G5209},

Cross-References (KJV):

1 Thessalonians 5:15

  • See that none render evil for evil unto any [man]; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all [men].

Luke 6:35

  • But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.

Proverbs 24:17

  • ¶ Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:

Proverbs 25:21

  • ¶ If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:

Proverbs 25:22

  • For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee.

Romans 12:17

  • Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

Romans 12:21

  • Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

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Commentary for Luke 6:27

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

  1. Strong's Number: G235
    There are 635 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀλλά
    Transliteration: allá
    Pronunciation: al-lah'
    Description: neuter plural of ἄλλος; properly, other things, i.e. (adverbially) contrariwise (in many relations):--and, but (even), howbeit, indeed, nay, nevertheless, no, notwithstanding, save, therefore, yea, yet.
  2. Strong's Number: G3004
    There are 1244 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: λέγω
    Transliteration: légō
    Pronunciation: leg'-o
    Description: a primary verb; properly, to "lay" forth, i.e. (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas ἔπω and φημί generally refer to an individual expression or speech respectively; while ῥέω is properly to break silence merely, and λαλέω means an extended or random harangue)); by implication, to mean:--ask, bid, boast, call, describe, give out, name, put forth, say(-ing, on), shew, speak, tell, utter.
  3. Strong's Number: G5213
    There are 567 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῖν
    Transliteration: hymîn
    Pronunciation: hoo-min'
    Description: irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
  4. Strong's Number: G3588
    There are 498 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma:
    Transliteration: ho
    Pronunciation: to
    Description: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom):--the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
  5. Strong's Number: G191
    There are 448 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀκούω
    Transliteration: akoúō
    Pronunciation: ak-oo'-o
    Description: a primary verb; to hear (in various senses):--give (in the) audience (of), come (to the ears), (shall) hear(-er, -ken), be noised, be reported, understand.
  6. Strong's Number: G25
    There are 5851 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἀγαπάω
    Transliteration: agapáō
    Pronunciation: ag-ap-ah'-o
    Description: perhaps from (much) (or compare עֲגַב); to love (in a social or moral sense):--(be-)love(-ed). Compare φιλέω.
  7. Strong's Number: G5216
    There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμῶν
    Transliteration: hymōn
    Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
    Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves).
  8. Strong's Number: G2190
    There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ἐχθρός
    Transliteration: echthrós
    Pronunciation: ech-thros'
    Description: from a primary (to hate); hateful (passively, odious, or actively, hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan):--enemy, foe.
  9. Strong's Number: G4160
    There are 519 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ποιέω
    Transliteration: poiéō
    Pronunciation: poy-eh'-o
    Description: apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do (in a very wide application, more or less direct):--abide, + agree, appoint, X avenge, + band together, be, bear, + bewray, bring (forth), cast out, cause, commit, + content, continue, deal, + without any delay, (would) do(-ing), execute, exercise, fulfil, gain, give, have, hold, X journeying, keep, + lay wait, + lighten the ship, make, X mean, + none of these things move me, observe, ordain, perform, provide, + have purged, purpose, put, + raising up, X secure, shew, X shoot out, spend, take, tarry, + transgress the law, work, yield. Compare πράσσω.
  10. Strong's Number: G2573
    There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: καλῶς
    Transliteration: kalōs
    Pronunciation: kal-oce'
    Description: adverb from καλός; well (usually morally):--(in a) good (place), honestly, + recover, (full) well.
  11. Strong's Number: G3404
    There are 38 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: μισέω
    Transliteration: miséō
    Pronunciation: mis-eh'-o
    Description: from a primary (hatred); to detest (especially to persecute); by extension, to love less:--hate(-ful).
  12. Strong's Number: G5209
    There are 388 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: ὑμᾶς
    Transliteration: hymâs
    Pronunciation: hoo-mas'
    Description: accusative case of ὑμεῖς; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition):--ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).