Luke 6:28

New International Reader's Version

Bless those who call down curses on you. And pray for those who treat you badly.

Cross References

1 Kings 13:6

King Jeroboam spoke to the man of God. He said, “Pray to the Lord your God for me. Pray that my hand will be as good as new again.” So the man of God prayed to the Lord for the king. And the king’s hand became as good as new. It was just as healthy as it had been before.

Ezekiel 25:15

The Lord and King says, “Deep down inside them, the Philistines hated Judah. So the Philistines tried to get even with them. They had been Judah’s enemies for many years. So they tried to destroy them.”

Ezekiel 36:5

So the Lord and King says, “I am very angry with those nations. I have spoken against them and the whole land of Edom. They were very happy when they took over my land. Deep down inside them, they hated Israel. They wanted to take its grasslands.

Matthew 5:44

But here is what I tell you. Love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them. They don’t know what they are doing.” The soldiers divided up his clothes by casting lots.

Luke 6:27

“But here is what I tell you who are listening. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies. Do good to them. Lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will receive a lot in return. And you will be children of the Most High God. He is kind to people who are evil and are not thankful.

Acts 14:5

Jews and Gentiles alike planned to treat Paul and Barnabas badly. Their leaders agreed. They planned to kill them by throwing stones at them.

Acts 7:60

Then he fell on his knees. He cried out, “Lord! Don’t hold this sin against them!” When he had said this, he died.

Romans 12:14

Bless those who hurt you. Bless them, and do not curse them.

1 Corinthians 4:12

We work hard with our own hands. When others curse us, we bless them. When we are attacked, we put up with it.

James 3:10

Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth. My brothers and sisters, it shouldn’t be this way.

1 Peter 3:9

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Don’t pay back unkind words with unkind words. Instead, pay back evil with kind words. This is what you have been chosen to do. You will receive a blessing by doing this.