Romans 12:14

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Romans 12:14

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

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

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

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

And the people stood watching; but even the rulers sneered at him, saying, "He saved others; let him save himself if he is the Christ of God, the Chosen One."

Then he fell on his knees and cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them." And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

and we toil, working with our own hands. When we are reviled, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure;

See that none of you repays evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to all.

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be so.

For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.

Do not return evil for evil or insult for insult, but give a blessing instead; for to this you were called, that you may inherit a blessing.