Luke
“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 6:27
Luke 6:27 (KJV) speaks to loving enemies, love for others, and conflict — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Proverbs 25:21“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”
1 Peter 3:9“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”
Matthew 5:44“Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself: I am the LORD.”
Leviticus 19:18“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
Proverbs 24:17
Common questions
What does Luke 6:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 6:27 reads: "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," The verse speaks to loving enemies, love for others, and conflict. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 6 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 6:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you," is Luke 6:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 6:27?
Verses that sit beside Luke 6:27 include Proverbs 25:21, 1 Peter 3:9, and Matthew 5:44. Reading them alongside Luke 6:27 deepens the theme of loving enemies.
How can I pray with Luke 6:27?
Read Luke 6:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.