Go The Extra Mile

(A study/comparison of similar verses)

Bless those who persecute you;
bless and do not curse.
Romans 12:14

 

If your enemy is hungry, give him
bread to eat; and if he is thirsty, give
him water to drink...
Proverbs 25:21

 

Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather
give place to wrath; for it is written, “Vengeance
is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord. Therefore
“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty,
give him a drink; for in so doing you will heap
coals of fire on his head.”
Romans 12:19-20

 

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who
curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for
those who spitefully use you and persecute you...
Matthew 5:44

 

“You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye and a
tooth for a tooth.’ But I tell you not to resist an evil person.
But whoever slaps you on your right cheek,
turn the other to him also.
Matthew 5:38-39