KJV:
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
NKJV:
But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,
Interpretation:
Jesus commands us to love those who hate us and pray for those who persecute us. The verse shows the radical nature of Christian love. We must respond to hatred with love, blessing, and prayer. The verse teaches that love is the proper response to hatred. We overcome evil with good, not with more evil. Praying for our enemies transforms our hearts and can transform situations.