Romans 12:14

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Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

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  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
  • Luke 6:28 : 28 Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 15 See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.
  • Jas 3:10 : 10 Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 To this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example to follow in His footsteps. 22 He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth. 23 When He was reviled, He did not revile in return. When He suffered, He did not threaten, but entrusted Himself to the One who judges justly.
  • Job 31:29-30 : 29 If I have rejoiced at my enemy's misfortune or gloated when harm came to him— 30 I have not allowed my mouth to sin by invoking a curse against their life—
  • Luke 23:34 : 34 And Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.' Then they divided His garments by casting lots.
  • Acts 7:60 : 60 Then he fell to his knees and cried out, 'Lord, do not hold this sin against them.' When he had said this, he fell asleep.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Cor 4:12-13 : 12 We work hard with our own hands. When we are insulted, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it. 13 When we are slandered, we respond gently. We have become like the scum of the earth, the refuse of all, even until now.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Luke 6:27-32
    6 verses
    85%

    27But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

    28Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

    29If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt either.

    30Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.

    31Do to others as you would have them do to you.

    32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

  • Matt 5:43-44
    2 verses
    82%

    43You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.'

    44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

  • 1 Pet 3:9
    79%

    9Do not repay evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the contrary, give a blessing, because to this you were called, so that you may inherit a blessing.

  • 1 Cor 4:12
    78%

    12We work hard with our own hands. When we are insulted, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it.

  • Rom 12:15
    78%

    15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

  • Matt 5:10-12
    3 verses
    77%

    10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

    11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

    12Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

  • Rom 12:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, and faithful in prayer.

    13Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

  • Luke 14:14
    74%

    14And you will be blessed, because they cannot repay you; for you will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous.

  • Ps 109:28
    73%

    28Though they curse, You will bless. When they rise up, they will be put to shame, but Your servant will rejoice.

  • Luke 6:22
    73%

    22Blessed are you when people hate you, exclude you, insult you, and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

  • Rom 12:17-21
    5 verses
    73%

    17Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone.

    18If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.

    19Do not take revenge, dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: 'It is mine to avenge; I will repay,' says the Lord.

    20If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.

    21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
    72%

    15See that no one repays evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good, both for one another and for everyone.

  • Luke 6:35
    72%

    35But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

  • Rom 14:16
    72%

    16Therefore, do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil.

  • Matt 5:39
    72%

    39But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other also.

  • Gen 12:3
    71%

    3I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you, I will curse; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    71%

    6Since it is just for God to repay those who trouble you with affliction,

  • Heb 12:14
    71%

    14Pursue peace with everyone, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • Jas 3:9-10
    2 verses
    71%

    9With it we bless the Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God.

    10Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things should not be this way.

  • Lam 3:65
    71%

    65Give them hardness of heart; may Your curse be upon them.

  • Rom 14:19
    70%

    19So then, let us pursue what promotes peace and what builds up one another.

  • Luke 6:37
    70%

    37Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.

  • Num 22:12
    70%

    12But God said to Balaam, 'Do not go with them. You must not curse the people, for they are blessed.'

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    70%

    15Yet do not regard them as an enemy, but warn them as a brother or sister.

  • 1 Thess 2:14-15
    2 verses
    70%

    14For you, brothers and sisters, became imitators of the churches of God in Christ Jesus that are in Judea, because you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen as they did from the Jews.

    15They killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and they drove us out. They do not please God and are hostile to everyone.

  • 2 Cor 13:12
    70%

    12Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the saints greet you.

  • Luke 12:11
    70%

    11When they bring you before synagogues, rulers, and authorities, do not worry about how you will defend yourselves or what you will say.

  • 1 Pet 3:13-14
    2 verses
    69%

    13Who then will harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

    14But even if you should suffer for righteousness, you are blessed. Do not fear what they fear or be intimidated.

  • Ps 37:22
    69%

    22For those blessed by the LORD will inherit the land, but those cursed by Him will be cut off.

  • 2 Tim 3:12
    69%

    12Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
    69%

    4They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.

  • Rom 3:14
    69%

    14Their mouths are full of curses and bitterness.

  • 1 Pet 4:14
    69%

    14If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

  • Col 3:13
    69%

    13Bear with one another and forgive one another if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord forgave you, so also you must forgive.