Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and scold not.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13communicating to necessities of the saints; pursuing hospitality.
15Rejoice with them that rejoice; weep with them that weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies with a divine love, bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you:
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome the evil with the good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one may return evil for evil to any one; but always pursue good toward one another, and toward all.
1 Peter 2:21For unto this you have been called: because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you may follow in his steps:
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 →