Romans 12:14
Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Giving to the needs of the saints, ready to take people into your houses.
15Take part in the joy of those who are glad, and in the grief of those who are sorrowing.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.
Romans 12:21Do not let evil overcome you, but overcome evil by good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Let no one give evil for evil; but ever go after what is good, for one another and for all.
1 Peter 2:21This is God's purpose for you: because Jesus himself underwent punishment for you, giving you an example, so that you might go 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 →