Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you—bless them, and don't curse them.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Share in providing for the needs of God's people, and welcome strangers with hospitality.
15Be happy with those who are happy; cry with those who are crying.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, please forgive them, for they don't know what they're doing.” They divided up his clothes by throwing dice for them.
Romans 12:21Don't be defeated by evil—conquer evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure none of you pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to one another, and to everyone.
1 Peter 2:21In fact this is what you were called to do, because Christ suffered for you and gave you an example, so 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 →