Romans 12:14

Ask God's blessing on people who persecute you, instead of cursing them.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Luke 6:28

[Ask God's] blessing on those who curse you; pray for those who treat you spitefully.

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].

1 Thessalonians 5:15

Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.

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 12:21

[So], do not be conquered by evil, but [instead] conquer evil by doing good.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

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 2:21-23

[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

Bible References

General references

Romans 12:21
[So], do not be conquered by evil, but [instead] conquer evil by doing good.
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 6:28
[Ask God's] blessing on those who curse you; pray for those who treat you spitefully.
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].
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;
1 Thessalonians 5:15
Make sure that no one does anything wrong to someone who wrongs him, but always look for something good you can do for one another and for everyone.
James 3:10
Praise and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be happening.
1 Peter 2:21
[After all], this is what you were called to do, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you would follow in His steps.
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].