Romans 12:14
Bless your persecutors — bless and never curse.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13relieving the wants of Christ’s People; devoted to hospitality.
15Rejoice with those who are rejoicing, and weep with those who are weeping.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44I, however, say to you — Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 23:34Then Jesus said: “Father, forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” His clothes they divided among them by casting lots.
Romans 12:21Never be conquered by evil, but conquer evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15Take care that none of you ever pays back wrong for wrong, but always follow the kindest course with one another and with every one.
1 Peter 2:21For it was to this that you were called! For Christ, too, suffered — on your behalf — and left you an example, that you should 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 →