Luke
“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”
Luke 6:35
Luke 6:35 (KJV) speaks to loving enemies, generosity virtue, and God's love — 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
“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 which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”
Luke 6:27“If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:”
Proverbs 25:21“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“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“Rejoice not when thine enemy falleth, and let not thine heart be glad when he stumbleth:”
Proverbs 24:17
Common questions
What does Luke 6:35 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 6:35 reads: "But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil." The verse speaks to loving enemies, generosity virtue, and God's love. 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 6:35 in the King James Version?
Yes. "But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil." is Luke 6:35 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 6.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 6:35?
Verses that sit beside Luke 6:35 include 1 Peter 3:9, Luke 6:27, and Proverbs 25:21. Reading them alongside Luke 6:35 deepens the theme of loving enemies.
How can I pray with Luke 6:35?
Read Luke 6:35 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.