Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you: bless them, I say, and do not curse them.
1770 John Worsley NT
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13communicating to the necessities of the saints, given 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 them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them that abuse you and persecute you;
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his garments, and cast lots for them.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that no one render evil for evil to any man; but always pursue that which is good, both to each other and to all men.
1 Peter 2:21For unto this are ye called; because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that ye might 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 →