“You
have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbori and hate your enemy.’
44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute
you, 45that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his
sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous
and the unrighteous. 46If you love those who love you, what reward will
you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? 47And if you greet
only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even
pagans do that? 48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is
perfect
-Jesus