Romans 12:14
Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
In Context
13to the necessities of the saints communicating; the hospitality pursuing.
15to rejoice with the rejoicing, and to weep with the weeping,
Cross References
Matthew 5:44but I — I say to you, Love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those accusing you falsely, and persecuting you,
Luke 23:34And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they have not known what they do;' and parting his garments they cast a lot.
Romans 12:21Be not overcome by the evil, but overcome, in the good, the evil.
1 Thessalonians 5:15see no one evil for evil may render to any one, but always that which is good pursue ye, both to one another and to all;
1 Peter 2:21for to this ye were called, because Christ also did suffer for you, leaving to you an example, that ye may 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 →