Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and do not curse.
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Contribute to the needs of the saints, and pursue 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 23:34But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots to divide his garments.
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always strive to do good to each other and to everyone else.
1 Peter 2:21For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving an example so that you could 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 →