Matthew 5:22 warns against anger toward a brother—part of the same sermon's radical ethic that builds to loving even enemies in v44.

Matthew 18:33 calls for mercy toward others as God showed mercy—parallel to loving enemies as imitating God's character.

1 Peter 3:9 echoes this command: 'do not repay evil for evil... but bless' — applying the same principle to Christian conduct.

1 Peter 2:23 presents Christ's example: reviled but not reviling — the ultimate model for loving enemies as Jesus commands.

In 1 Corinthians 4:13, Paul embodies this command: when slandered, he responds with entreaty, not retaliation.

1 Corinthians 4:12 describes Paul's apostles blessing when cursed and enduring persecution—living out the love-your-enemies command.

Romans 12:21 summarizes the principle: overcome evil with good, not revenge—a direct application of loving enemies.

Romans 12:20 quotes Proverbs to show practical kindness to enemies—feeding and giving drink—expanding on the love command.

Romans 12:14 echoes the command: 'Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse'—a Pauline application of loving enemies.

Acts 7:60 records Stephen praying 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them' as he is stoned—a direct fulfillment of praying for persecutors.

Luke 23:34 shows Jesus himself praying 'Father, forgive them' while being crucified—a direct enactment of the command to pray for persecutors.

Luke 6:35 reiterates loving enemies and adds lending without expectation, tying it to being children of the Most High.

Luke 6:28 adds blessing those who curse and praying for mistreaters, expanding the prayer command from Matthew 5:44.

In Luke 6:27, the same love-your-enemies command is repeated in the Sermon on the Plain, emphasizing doing good to haters.

Proverbs 25:21 explicitly instructs feeding a hungry enemy — a direct OT command that Jesus expands.

2 Chronicles 28:9-15 recounts caring for captive enemies by clothing and feeding them — embodying the love Jesus commands.

2 Kings 6:22 shows Elisha ordering captured enemies to be fed and released — a clear OT example of loving enemies.

Exodus 23:4 already required returning an enemy's lost animal — an OT precedent for loving enemies.

Exodus 23:5 commands helping an enemy's fallen donkey — directly prefiguring Jesus' call to love enemies.

In Genesis 50:21, Joseph comforts and provides for his brothers who sold him — a powerful OT example of loving and doing good to enemies.

In 1 Kings 13:6, the man of God prays for King Jeroboam's healing—an example of praying for a persecutor, paralleling Jesus' command.

In 2 Samuel 9:3, David seeks to show God's kindness to Saul's descendant—a direct act of loving his enemy's family.

In 2 Samuel 1:12, David mourns for Saul, his enemy—showing love and grief, not rejoicing over death. Direct parallel to loving enemies.

In 1 Samuel 24:17, Saul acknowledges David repaid good for evil—a clear example of loving one's enemy and doing good in return.

Luke 10:27 commands love for neighbor—Jesus in Matthew 5:44 extends that neighbor love to include enemies.

In 1 Samuel 24:7, David prevents his men from attacking Saul—actively protecting his enemy, embodying love for enemies.

In 1 Samuel 24:6, David refuses to harm Saul, the Lord's anointed—a direct model of restraint and love for an enemy.

Acts 16:28 shows Paul preventing the jailer's suicide — an act of love toward a former persecutor, directly exemplifying the command to love enemies.

1 Thessalonians 5:15 explicitly forbids repaying evil for evil and urges doing good to all — directly reinforcing non-retaliation and proactive love.

Leviticus 19:18 is the OT command to love your neighbor, which Jesus quotes and then expands to include enemies — showing the law's original intent.

In Exodus 10:18, Moses prays for Pharaoh despite his hostility — an OT example of interceding for an enemy, aligning with Jesus' call to pray for persecutors.

James 3:9 warns against cursing people made in God's image — aligns with blessing enemies instead of cursing, but focuses on speech consistency.

In Genesis 42:25, Joseph shows unexpected kindness to his brothers who wronged him — an OT pattern of blessing those who harmed you, foreshadowing Jesus' command.

Colossians 3:13 urges forgiving grievances within the church — similar forbearance but limited to believers, not enemies as in Matthew 5:44.

In Numbers 12:13, Moses prays for Miriam's healing after she opposed him — an OT example of praying for someone who wronged you, reflecting Jesus' command.

Luke 17:4 commands forgiveness for a repentant brother, extending grace to repeated offenses — a narrower application than loving enemies but sharing non-retaliation.

Proverbs 19:11 counsels overlooking offenses—a wisdom parallel to not retaliating, though Jesus commands active love for enemies.

Psalm 7:4 asserts innocence from doing evil to an enemy — a step toward love, but not actively doing good.