Question 125
Section 5: The third Part is of Man’s Thankfulness
Is it enough then that we kill no Man, in such sort as hath been said?
It is not enough; for when God condemneth Anger, Envy, Hatred, he requireth thata we love our Neighbour as our selves and that web use Humanity, Lenity,c Courtesie, Patience,d and Mercy towards him, ande turn away from him as much as we may whatsoever may be hurtful unto him; in a word, that we be so affected in Mind as that wef stick not to do good also unto our Enemies.
Is it enough then that we kill no Man, in such sort as has been said?
It is not enough; for when God condemns Anger, Envy, Hatred, he requires thata we love our Neighbor as our selves and that web use Humanity, Lenity,c Courtesy, Patience,d and Mercy towards him, ande turn away from him as much as we may whatsoever may be hurtful unto him; in a word, that we be so affected in Mind as that wef stick not to do good also unto our Enemies.
a. Matthew 22:39; Matthew 7:12
Matthew 22:39
22:39 And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
22:39 And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
Matthew 7:12
7:12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.
7:12 In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
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b. Romans 12:10
Romans 12:10
12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another;
12:10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Outdo yourselves in honoring one another.
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c. Ephesians 4:2; Galatians 6:1–2; Matthew 5:5; Romans 12:18; Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:36
Ephesians 4:2
4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
4:2 with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,
Galatians 6:1–2
6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. 6:2 Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.
6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. 6:2 Carry one another's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Matthew 5:5
5:5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Romans 12:18
12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.
12:18 If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Matthew 5:7
5:7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Luke 6:36
6:36 Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
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d. Exodus 23:5
Exodus 23:5
23:5 If thou see the ass of him that hateth thee lying under his burden, and wouldest forbear to help him, thou shalt surely help with him.
23:5 If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.
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e. Matthew 5:45
Matthew 5:45
5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
5:45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
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f. Romans 12:20
Romans 12:20
12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.
12:20 On the contrary, "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him a drink. For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head."
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