Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I tell 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.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, 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 →