Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Despitefully
General references
Bible References
Bless
Luke 23:34
And Jesus said: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. And dividing his clothing into parts, they cast lots.
Acts 7:60
And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice: Lord, let not this sin stand against them. And when he had said this, he fell asleep. And Saul was well pleased with his death.
Romans 12:14
bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not;
1 Corinthians 4:12
and labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth come forth blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not so to be.
1 Peter 3:9
not repaying evil for evil, nor reviling for reviling, but, on the other hand, blessing, since you know that for this end you were called, that you might inherit blessing.
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
But when there was a violent purpose on the part of the Gentiles and of the Jews, with their rulers, to outrage and to stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, Love your enemies: bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who insult you and persecute you:
Romans 12:14
bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not;