1 Corinthians 4:12

The Scriptures 1998

and labour, working with our own hands. Being cursed, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer;

Cross References

Matthew 5:11

“Blessed are you when they reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you, for My sake.

Matthew 5:44

“But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those cursing you, do good to those hating you, and pray for those insulting you and persecuting you,

Luke 23:34

And יהושע  said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” And they divided His garments and cast lots.

Luke 6:28

“Bless those cursing you, and pray for those insulting you.

John 15:20

“Remember the word that I said to you, ‘A servant is not greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they shall persecute you too. If they have guarded My Word, they would guard yours too.

Acts 18:3

And because he was of the same trade, he stayed with them and was working, for they were tentmakers by trade.

Acts 20:34

“And you yourselves know that these hands supplied my needs, and for those who were with me.

Acts 7:60

And kneeling down he cried out with a loud voice, “Master, do not hold this sin against them.” And having said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:14

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

Romans 12:20

“Instead, if your enemy hungers, feed him; if he thirsts, give him a drink, for in so doing you shall heap coals of fire on his head.”

Romans 8:35

Who shall separate us from the love of the Messiah? Shall pressure, or distress, or persecution, or scarcity of food, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?

1 Corinthians 9:6

Or do only Barnaḇ

2 Corinthians 11:8

Other assemblies I robbed, by receiving wages from them to serve you.

Ephesians 4:28

Let him who stole steal no more, but rather let him labour, working with his hands what is good, so that he has somewhat to share with those in need.

1 Thessalonians 2:9

For you remember, brothers, our toil and hardship, for labouring night and day, in order not to burden any of you, we proclaimed to you the Good News of Elohim.

2 Thessalonians 3:8

nor did we eat anyone’s bread without paying for it, but worked with labour and toil night and day, in order not to burden any of you,

1 Timothy 4:10

It is for this that we labour and struggle, because we trust in the living Elohim, who is the Saviour of all men, particularly of those who believe.

1 Peter 2:23

who, being reviled, did not revile in return; suffering, did not threaten, but committed Himself to Him who judges righteously;

1 Peter 3:14

But even if you suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “And do not fear their threats, neither be troubled.”

1 Peter 3:9

not returning evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary blessing, knowing that you were called to this, in order to inherit a blessing.

1 Peter 4:19

So then, those who suffer according to the desire of Elohim should commit their lives to a trustworthy Creator, in doing good.

Jude 1:9

But Miḵ