Luk 6:27 | MHM | STEP | Exhortations to Justice and Mercy. In this section, Jesus gives important lessons to everyone who listens to him, not just his close disciples. These teachings are also found at the end of Matthew chapter 5 (Matthew 5:38 and following). Jesus wants us to act with justice and mercy in all our relationships. He calls us to treat others as we would like to be treated, to give freely to those in need, and to forgive those who hurt us. These are universal lessons for all people, not just for a few. v. 27 : Jesus begins by saying, I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:27 ). This is for everyone willing to listen, and it is a key part of following him. Loving our enemies and doing good to them is a special mark of Jesus’ followers.

‏ Luke 6:27

Exhortations to Justice and Mercy.

In this section, Jesus gives important lessons to everyone who listens to him, not just his close disciples. These teachings are also found at the end of Matthew chapter 5 (Matthew 5:38 ^a and following). Jesus wants us to act with justice and mercy in all our relationships. He calls us to treat others as we would like to be treated, to give freely to those in need, and to forgive those who hurt us. These are universal lessons for all people, not just for a few.

v. 27: Jesus begins by saying, I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you (Luke 6:27 ^b). This is for everyone willing to listen, and it is a key part of following him. Loving our enemies and doing good to them is a special mark of Jesus’ followers.