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. Then dividing his garments, they cast the lot.
Acts 7:60
Then falling on his knees, he cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not to them this sin! And thus speaking, fell asleep.
Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and work hard, labouring with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth goeth forth blessing and cursing. These things, my brethren, ought not to be thus.
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil, or railing for railing; but, contrariwise, wishing men every blessing; knowing that hereunto ye have been called, that ye should inherit the [divine] benediction.
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
And when there was a strong effort made both by the Gentiles and Jews with their rulers to ill-treat and stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who treat you insolently, and persecute you;
Romans 12:14
Bless them who persecute you; bless, and curse not.