Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Share in the needs of the saints. Find many ways to show hospitality.
15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, + 5:44 The best ancient copies omit Bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you .
Luke 23:34Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Then they cast lots, dividing up his garments.
Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone. Instead, pursue what is good for one another and for all.
1 Peter 2:21For it is to this that you were called, because Christ also suffered for you. He left an example for you to follow in his steps. 1
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 →