Romans 12:14
Bless those who are persecuting you: bless, and do not curse.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13in the difficulties of the saints, sharing; in hospitality, attentive.
15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing. Weep with those who are weeping.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. And pray for those who persecute and slander you.
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. For they know not what they do.” And truly, dividing his garments, they cast lots.
Romans 12:21Do not allow evil to prevail, instead prevail over evil by means of goodness.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.
1 Peter 2:21For you have been called to this because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in 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 →