Romans 12:14

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“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 Domain
ASVPD

“Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Romans 12:14 — 11 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Job 31:29If I have rejoiced in my enemy’s ruin, or exulted when evil befell him—
  2. Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
  3. Luke 6:28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Romans 12:21Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
  7. 1 Corinthians 4:12We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;
  8. 1 Thessalonians 5:15Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.
  9. James 3:10Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!
  10. 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:
  11. 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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