Romans 12:14

King James Version 1611 (Original)

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

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  • Matt 5:44 : 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;
  • Luke 6:28 : 28 Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
  • 1 Thess 5:15 : 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.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 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.
  • Jas 3:10 : 10 Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps: 22 Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth: 23 Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:
  • Job 31:29-30 : 29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him: 30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.
  • Luke 23:34 : 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 : 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.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Cor 4:12-13 : 12 And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it: 13 Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Luke 6:27-32
    6 verses
    85%

    27But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

    28Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

    29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

    30Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

    31And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

    32For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

  • Matt 5:43-44
    2 verses
    82%

    43Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy.

    44But 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 Pet 3:9
    79%

    9Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

  • 1 Cor 4:12
    78%

    12And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

  • Rom 12:15
    78%

    15Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

  • Matt 5:10-12
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    77%

    10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

    11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

    12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

  • Rom 12:12-13
    2 verses
    75%

    12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

    13Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

  • Luke 14:14
    74%

    14And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just.

  • Ps 109:28
    73%

    28Let them curse, but bless thou: when they arise, let them be ashamed; but let thy servant rejoice.

  • Luke 6:22
    73%

    22Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

  • Rom 12:17-21
    5 verses
    73%

    17Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

    18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.

    19Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.

    20Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

    21Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
    72%

    15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

  • Luke 6:35
    72%

    35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

  • Rom 14:16
    72%

    16Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

  • Matt 5:39
    72%

    39But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  • Gen 12:3
    71%

    3And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    71%

    6Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;

  • Heb 12:14
    71%

    14Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

  • Jas 3:9-10
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    71%

    9Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.

    10Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

  • Lam 3:65
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    65Give them sorrow of heart, thy curse unto them.

  • Rom 14:19
    70%

    19Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.

  • Luke 6:37
    70%

    37Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

  • Num 22:12
    70%

    12And God said unto Balaam, Thou shalt not go with them; thou shalt not curse the people: for they are blessed.

  • 2 Thess 3:15
    70%

    15Yet count him not as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

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

    14For ye, brethren, became followers of the churches of God which in Judaea are in Christ Jesus: for ye also have suffered like things of your own countrymen, even as they have of the Jews:

    15Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

  • 2 Cor 13:12
    70%

    12Greet one another with an holy kiss.

  • Luke 12:11
    70%

    11And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say:

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

    13And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

    14But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

  • Ps 37:22
    69%

    22For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.

  • 2 Tim 3:12
    69%

    12Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
    69%

    4Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

  • Rom 3:14
    69%

    14Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

  • 1 Pet 4:14
    69%

    14If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.

  • Col 3:13
    69%

    13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.