Jesus’ teaching on discipleship
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Disciples’ love, like the heavenly Father’s, must be “perfect” (v. 48), that is, all-inclusive (cf. neb). As God’s common grace is showered upon both the evil and the good (v. 45), so disciples’ love is to extend not just to those who love them (v. 46), nor just to fellow Christians (v. 47), but to enemies and nonbelievers as well (cf. Matt. 22:39; Luke 6:36).
Elwell, Walter A. Evangelical Commentary on the Bible. Vol. 3. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1995. Print. Baker Reference Library.
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