Romans 12:14

Bless those who persecute [you]; bless, and do not curse.

Matthew 5:44

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

Luke 6:28

bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

Job 31:29-30

"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him;

Luke 23:34

And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Acts 7:60

He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:21

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

1 Peter 2:21-23

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,

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Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Job 31:29
"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him;
Matthew 5:44
But I tell you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
Luke 6:28
bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
Luke 23:34
And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.
Acts 7:60
He kneeled down, and shouted out, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." When he had said this, he fell asleep.
1 Corinthians 4:12
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth comes forth blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
1 Peter 2:21
For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; because to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.