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 are doing. And dividing His garments, they were casting the lots.
Acts 7:60
And putting down his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, do not impute this sin to them. And saying this, he fell asleep.
Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and scold not.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and we toil working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we endure it;
James 3:10
out of the same mouth come forth blessing and scolding. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.
1 Peter 3:9
not giving evil for evil, or railing for railing: but on the contrary blessing; because unto this you have been called, that you may inherit the blessing.
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
And when there was a conspiracy of both Gentiles and Jews along with their leaders, to insult and stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies with a divine love, bless those who curse you and pray for those who despitefully use you and persecute you:
Romans 12:14
Bless them that persecute you; bless, and scold not.