Romans 12:14

World English Bible (2000)

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse.

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Referenced Verses

  • Matt 5:44 : 44 But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and 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 returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
  • 1 Pet 3:9 : 9 not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.
  • Jas 3:10 : 10 Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
  • 1 Pet 2:21-23 : 21 For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps, 22 who did not sin, "neither was deceit found in his mouth." 23 Who, when he was cursed, didn't curse back. When he suffered, didn't threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously;
  • Job 31:29-30 : 29 "If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him; 30 (yes, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);
  • Luke 23:34 : 34 Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
  • Acts 7:60 : 60 He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep.
  • Rom 12:21 : 21 Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  • 1 Cor 4:12-13 : 12 We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure. 13 Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.

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  • Luke 6:27-32
    6 verses
    85%

    27"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

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

    29To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

    30Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

    31"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

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

  • Matt 5:43-44
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    82%

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

    44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

  • 1 Pet 3:9
    79%

    9not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

  • 1 Cor 4:12
    78%

    12We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

  • Rom 12:15
    78%

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

  • Matt 5:10-12
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    10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

    11"Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

    12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

  • Rom 12:12-13
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    12rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

    13contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality.

  • Luke 14:14
    74%

    14and you will be blessed, because they don't have the resources to repay you. For you will be repaid in the resurrection of the righteous."

  • Ps 109:28
    73%

    28They may curse, but you bless. When they arise, they will be shamed, but your servant shall rejoice.

  • Luke 6:22
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    22Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.

  • Rom 12:17-21
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    73%

    17Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.

    18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.

    19Don't seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God's wrath. For it is written, "Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord."

    20Therefore "If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head."

    21Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

  • 1 Thess 5:15
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    15See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

  • Luke 6:35
    72%

    35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

  • Rom 14:16
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    16Then don't let your good be slandered,

  • Matt 5:39
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    39But I tell you, don't resist him who is evil; but whoever strikes you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also.

  • Gen 12:3
    71%

    3I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. All of the families of the earth will be blessed in you."

  • 2 Thess 1:6
    71%

    6Since it is a righteous thing with God to repay affliction to those who afflict you,

  • Heb 12:14
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    14Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,

  • Jas 3:9-10
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    9With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men, who are made in the image of God.

    10Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

  • Lam 3:65
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    65You will give them hardness of heart, your curse to them.

  • Rom 14:19
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    19So then, let us follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.

  • Luke 6:37
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    37Don't judge, and you won't be judged. Don't condemn, and you won't be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.

  • Num 22:12
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    12God said to Balaam, "You shall not go with them. You shall not curse the people; for they are blessed."

  • 2 Thess 3:15
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    15Don't count him as an enemy, but admonish him as a brother.

  • 1 Thess 2:14-15
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    70%

    14For you, brothers, became imitators of the assemblies of God which are in Judea in Christ Jesus; for you also suffered the same things from your own countrymen, even as they did from the Jews;

    15who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out, and didn't please God, and are contrary to all men;

  • 2 Cor 13:12
    70%

    12Greet one another with a holy kiss.

  • Luke 12:11
    70%

    11When they bring you before the synagogues, the rulers, and the authorities, don't be anxious how or what you will answer, or what you will say;

  • 1 Pet 3:13-14
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    13Now who is he who will harm you, if you become imitators of that which is good?

    14But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you are blessed. "Don't fear what they fear, neither be troubled."

  • Ps 37:22
    69%

    22For such as are blessed by him shall inherit the land. Those who are cursed by him shall be cut off.

  • 2 Tim 3:12
    69%

    12Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution.

  • 1 Pet 4:4
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    4They think it is strange that you don't run with them into the same excess of riot, blaspheming:

  • Rom 3:14
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    14"whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness."

  • 1 Pet 4:14
    69%

    14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed; because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. On their part he is blasphemed, but on your part he is glorified.

  • Col 3:13
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    13bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, if any man has a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so you also do.