Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13communicating to the wants of the saints; prompt to hospitality.
15Rejoice with those that rejoice, and weep with those that weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no man return evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both towards one another, and towards all men.
1 Peter 2:21For hereunto have ye been called, because Christ also hath suffered for you, leaving you a pattern, that ye should follow 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 →