Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless ye and do not curse.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13sharing for the needs of the sanctified, pursuing love for strangers.
15Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep,
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing his garments, they cast a lot.
Romans 12:21Be thou not overcome by evil, but overcome evil by good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that not any man repays evil for evil to any man, but always pursue the good, both for each other and for all.
1 Peter 2:21For ye were called for this. Because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that ye should follow his footsteps.
Matthew Henry on Romans 12:2-21
Consecration to God; Duty towards God; Duty towards Ourselves; Due Exercise of Spiritual Gifts; Duty towards Our Brethren; Brotherly Love; Love to Enemies. ( a. d. 58.) 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 3 For I say,… Read the whole commentary →