Romans 12:14
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.”
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BSBPD
“Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Romans 12:14 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 31:29If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—
- Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
- Luke 6:28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
- Luke 23:34Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
- Acts 7:60Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.
- Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
- 1 Corinthians 4:12We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
- James 3:10Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
- 1 Peter 2:21For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- 1 Peter 3:9Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
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