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 distributing his garments they cast lots [for them].
Acts 7:60
And kneeling down he cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And having said this he fell asleep.
Romans 12:14
Bless those that persecute, bless and curse not.
1 Corinthians 4:12
and labor, working with our hands; being reviled we bless, being persecuted we endure,
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth proceeds a blessing and a curse. My brothers, these things ought not so to be.
1 Peter 3:9
not returning evil for evil or railing for railing, but on the contrary blessing [your enemies], because to this you are called, that you may inherit blessing.
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
And when a design was formed by the gentiles and Jews with their rulers to treat them injuriously, and stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, Love your enemies, and pray for those that persecute you;
Romans 12:14
Bless those that persecute, bless and curse not.