Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13distributing to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
15Rejoice with those that rejoice, weep with those that weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But *I* say unto 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, parting out his garments, they cast lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render to any evil for evil, but pursue always what is good towards one another and towards all;
1 Peter 2:21For to this have ye been called; for Christ also has suffered for you, leaving you a model that ye should follow in his steps:
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 →