Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
ASV Byzantine Text
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13communicating to the necessities of the saints; given to hospitality.
15Rejoice with them that rejoice; and weep with them that weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44but I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that despitefully use you and persecute you;
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render unto anyone evil for evil; but always follow after that which is good, both toward one another and toward all.
1 Peter 2:21For hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that ye should follow 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 →