"Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not." — Romans 12:14

Romans 12:14 · KJV

“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

— Romans 12:14

Verse 13

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Verse 15

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

Romans 12 — Context

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

{Be} of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. {condescend...: or, be contented with mean things}

Cross References

1 Peter 3:9

Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

Matthew 5:44

But 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;

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that none render evil for evil unto any {man}; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all {men}.

Romans 12:21

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

Luke 6:28

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

Luke 23:34

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.