Romans 12:14
bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not;
Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13administer to the necessities of the saints; be careful to entertain strangers;
15rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that 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 insult you and persecute you:
Luke 23:34And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil; but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render evil for evil to any, but always pursue that which is good toward one another and toward all.
1 Peter 2:21To this, indeed, you have been called; because even Christ suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you 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 →