Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Webster Bible
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
15Rejoice with them that rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Cross References
Matthew 5:44But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them who despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Luke 23:34Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them: for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
1 Thessalonians 5:15See that none render evil for evil to any man ; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men .
1 Peter 2:21For even to this were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should 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 →