Matthew 5:43

BIBLE IN TEN · Dec 18, 2024 · 6m

Wednesday, 18 December 2024 “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ Matthew 5:43 “You heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor, and you shall hate your enemy.’” (CG). In the previous verse, Jesus spoke of giving to all who ask of you and to not turn away those wanting to borrow. Now, He says, “You heard that it was said.” Jesus will again cite precepts from the law of Moses. The first clause is very close to a direct quote from the law. However, the second clause is something that is more to be inferred. It may be that rabbinic…