Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13distributing to the needs of the saints; practicing hospitality.
15Rejoice with those who rejoice and weep with those who 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 mistreat you and persecute you,
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”; while they were dividing up His clothes by casting a lot.
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with the good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back bad for bad to anyone, but always pursue the good, both for one another and for all.
1 Peter 2:21Now you have been called to this, really, because Christ also suffered in our behalf, leaving you an example that you should 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 →