Verse 31
This hyperbolic command summarizes the duty of a disciple regarding love of enemies, and all people for that matter. We should be willing and ready to sacrifice ourselves and what we have for the welfare of others. This "Golden Rule" was not original with Jesus, though He made it positive and strengthened it (cf. Tobit 4:15; Leviticus 19:18). [Note: Cf. Mishnah Shabbath 31a; and Epistle of Aristeas 207.]
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