Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute, bless, and do not curse.
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13With the needs of the saints, having fellowship,—hospitality, pursuing.
15Rejoice with them that rejoice, weep with them that weep:
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But, I, say unto you, Be loving your enemies, and praying for them who are persecuting you:
Luke 23:34[[But, Jesus, was saying—Father! forgive them; for they know not what they do.]] And, when they were parting his garments, they cast lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none, evil for evil, unto any, do render: but, evermore, what is good, be pursuing, towards one another, and towards all:
1 Peter 2:21For, hereunto, have ye been called; because, Christ also, suffered in your behalf, unto you, leaving behind a pattern, that ye might 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 →