Romans 12:14
Blesse them which persecute you, blesse, and curse not.
Bible (Bishops')
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Distributyng to ye necessitie of saintes, geuen to hospitalitie.
15Reioyce with them that do reioyce, and wepe with them that wepe.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I saye vnto you, loue your enemies, blesse them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, pray for the which hurt you, and persecute you:
Luke 23:34Then said Iesus, Father forgeue the, for they wote not what they do. And they parted his rayment, & cast lottes.
Romans 12:21Be not ouercome of euyll, but ouercome euyll with good.
1 Peter 2:21For herevnto veryly were ye called, for Christe also suffered for vs, leauyng vs an ensample, that ye should folowe his steppes.
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 →