Luke 6:28

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

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Romans 12:14

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

1 Corinthians 4:12

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

Ezekiel 25:15

"Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with despite of soul to destroy with perpetual enmity;

Ezekiel 36:5

therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the nations, and against all Edom, that have appointed my land to themselves for a possession with the joy of all their heart, with despite of soul, to cast it out for a prey.'"'

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:27

"But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Acts 7:60

He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Acts 14:5

When some of both the Gentiles and the Jews, with their rulers, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

Bible References

Bless

Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
Acts 7:60
He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute [you]; bless, and do not curse.
1 Corinthians 4:12
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Despitefully

Ezekiel 25:15
"Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with despite of soul to destroy with perpetual enmity;
Ezekiel 36:5
therefore thus says the Lord GOD: 'Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the nations, and against all Edom, that have appointed my land to themselves for a possession with the joy of all their heart, with despite of soul, to cast it out for a prey.'"'
Acts 14:5
When some of both the Gentiles and the Jews, with their rulers, made a violent attempt to mistreat and stone them,

General references

Exodus 23:4
"If you meet your enemy's ox or his donkey going astray, you shall surely bring it back to him again.
Numbers 12:13
Moses cried to the LORD, saying, "Heal her, God, I beg you."
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute [you]; bless, and do not curse.