In the Sermon on the Mount, what radical expansion does Jesus give to the concept of 'neighbor'?
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Correct answer: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you
In Matthew 5:43-44, Jesus contrasts the common teaching of the day with His command to love enemies. He explains that even tax collectors love those who love them, but His followers must do more.
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