Bible verses about "enemy" | AUV

⁴³ “You have heard what was said [Lev. 19:18], ‘You must love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, ⁴⁵ in order to be [true] children of your Father in heaven, for He makes His sun to rise on evil [as well] as on good people. He [also] sends rain on those who live right [as well] as on those who do not live right. ⁴⁶ For if you love [only] those who love you, what reward will you get for that? Do not even the publicans [Note: These were people with a bad reputation for their dishonest tax collecting activities] do that much? ⁴⁷ And if you greet [cordially] your brothers only, what are you doing more than other people? Do not even the [unconverted] Gentiles do that much? ⁴⁸ Therefore, you must [attempt to] be complete, just as your heavenly Father is [already] complete.

¹⁴ And it is no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light [i.e., someone pure and righteous].

²⁵ So then, put away lying and [Zech 8:16], “Each one should speak truthfully with his neighbor,” because we are parts of one another [i.e., in the one body].

¹⁹ Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God’s wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], “The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me.”

² And you people must not be conformed to [the values and standards of] this age, but you should become transformed [i.e., changed in attitude and action] by having your mind renewed [i.e., to think in a totally different way]. Then you will be able to determine [and practice] God’s will, the thing that is good, and acceptable and perfect.

³² and be kind and compassionate toward one another, forgiving each other, just as God also forgave you [because of your fellowship] in Christ.

⁷ But, if we live in the light [of righteousness] just like God [constantly] lives in the light [of righteousness], we can truly share a relationship with one another and [can know that] the blood of Jesus, God’s Son, continues to cleanse [our spirits] from all of our sins.

⁸ Be sensible and alert; your enemy the devil is prowling around like a roaring [i.e., hungry] lion looking for someone to [kill and] eat.

¹⁷ Do not [try to] pay back a wrong done to you by doing something wrong to the other person. Think about how to live honorably in front of all people. ¹⁸ If it is at all possible, as far as your part is concerned, live peacefully with all people. ¹⁹ Do not take revenge on someone who has wronged you, but leave it up to God’s wrath [to take care of it], for it is written [Deut. 22:35], “The Lord says, I will pay people back [for doing wrong] because taking revenge belongs to me.” ²⁰ But [Prov. 25:21-25 says], “Feed your enemy if he is hungry; give him something to drink if he is thirsty. For when you do this, it will be [like] heaping burning coals on his head.” [i.e., it can cause him burning shame that can lead to his repentance and ultimate forgiveness]. ²¹ [So], do not be conquered by evil, but [instead] conquer evil by doing good.

⁷ So, you should submit yourselves to God, but oppose the devil, and he will flee from you.

²⁷ But I tell you people who are listening [to me], love your enemies and do good things to those who hate you.