Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Treasury of Scripture Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Job 31:29,30 If I rejoice at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him... Matthew 5:44 But I say to you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you... Luke 6:28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you. Luke 23:34 Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Acts 7:60 And 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. 1 Corinthians 4:12,13 And labor, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it... 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that none render evil for evil to any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. James 3:10 Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not so to be. 1 Peter 2:21-23 For even hereunto were you called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that you should follow his steps... 1 Peter 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that you are thereunto called...
Context Love, Zeal, Hope, Forgiveness
9Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; hold to that which is good. 10Be kindly affectionate one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another; 11Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality. 14Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. 15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep. 16Be 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. 17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. 18If it be possible, as much as lies in you, live peaceably with all men. 19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place to wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, said the Lord. 20Therefore if your enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head. 21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Bless them that persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Darby Bible Translation
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.
King James Bible
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Young's Literal Translation
Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;
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