Cross References

Romans 12:14

New English Translation

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

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But I say to you, love your enemy and pray for those who persecute you,

[But Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”] Then they threw dice to divide his clothes.

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

Then he fell to his knees and cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he died.

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

See that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good for one another and for all.

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. These things should not be so, my brothers and sisters.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but instead bless others because you were called to inherit a blessing.