Luke 6:28
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Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
In other translations
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
Greek words
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