Romans 12:14
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Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
In other translations
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Greek words
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- 1 Peter 3:9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
- 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 which despitefully use you, and persecute you;But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- 1 Corinthians 4:12-1312 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; 13 when we are slandered, we answer gently. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world.
- Romans 12:21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- Luke 6:28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
- James 3:10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
- Luke 23:34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- Acts 7:60And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
- 1 Peter 2:21-2321 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: 22 “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” 23 When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
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