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
Then Jesus called out, "Father, forgive these people [i.e., the ones responsible for crucifying Him], for they do not know [i.e., realize] what they are doing." Then the soldiers [See John 19:23] divided Jesus' clothing among them by gambling for them.
Acts 7:60
Then he kneeled down and called out in a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold them responsible for this sin [of killing me]." And when he said this he fell asleep [in death].
Romans 12:14
Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.
1 Corinthians 4:12
we work hard with our hands. [Though] we are cursed, we [ask God's] blessing [on people]; [though] we are persecuted, we persevere;
James 3:10
Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be happening.
1 Peter 3:9
Do not repay a wrong action with [another] wrong action, nor abusive [language] with [additional] abuse, but rather be a blessing [to one another]. For the purpose of your being called [by God] was so that you could receive a blessing [from Him eventually].
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
And when the Jews, along with their rulers and [unconverted] Gentiles, all mounted an attack, intending to stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Romans 12:14
Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.