Romans 12:14
Say a bracha on those who bring redifah (persecution) on you, let it be a bracha and not a kelalah (curse).
Orthodox Jewish Bible
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
15Join in simcha with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Love your enemies, and offer tefillos (prayers) for the ones bringing redifah (persecution) upon you.
Luke 23:34But Rebbe Melech HaMoshiach was saying, Abba, grant selicha to them, for they have no daas of what they are doing. And dividing up his garments, VAPPILU GORAL (they cast lots). + 23:34 Ps 22:19
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by what is ra'a, but overcome haRah with haTov.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one returns ra'ah for ra'ah, but always pursue haTov both for one another and for all.
1 Peter 2:21It was for this tachlis (purpose) [of your being osei tzedek and suffering] that you were given your kri'ah (calling), because also Moshiach suffered on behalf of you, + 2:21 Isa 53:5-6 leaving you a mofet (example), that you should follow be'ikvot Moshiach (in the steps of Moshiach),
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 →