Matthew 5:45 meaning and explanation
that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.
Matthew 5:45, Berean Standard Bible
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Jesus is speaking to his disciples in the Sermon on the Mount, continuing his command to love enemies and pray for persecutors. Verse 45 gives the reason for that command: such love reflects the character of your Father in heaven, whose generosity is not limited to the deserving.
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