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
Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;
Acts 7:60
Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.
Romans 12:14
Invoke blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses.
1 Corinthians 4:12
Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth there proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be.
1 Peter 3:9
not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit.
Despitefully
Acts 14:5
And when a hostile movement was made by both Gentiles and Jews, with the sanction of their magistrates, to maltreat and stone them,
General references
Matthew 5:44
But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;
Romans 12:14
Invoke blessings on your persecutors--blessings, not curses.