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Berean Standard Bible

“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’”

Matthew 5:43

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Jesus is presenting a series of contrasts between how people had heard the law taught and what he calls his listeners to now.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor’ and ‘Hate your enemy.’

World English Bible (WEB)

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’

King James Version (KJV)

Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Ye have heard that it was said, Thou shalt love thy neighbor, and hate thine enemy:

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

You have knowledge that it was said, Have love for your neighbour, and hate for him who is against you:

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'You heard that it was said: You shall love your neighbor, and shall hate your enemy;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Oísteis que fué dicho: Amarás á tu prójimo, y aborrecerás á tu enemigo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

»También conocen el mandamiento que dice: “Ama a tu prójimo y odia a tu enemigo”.

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