Romans 12:14

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

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

"If I have rejoiced at the ruin of him who hated me, or exulted when evil overtook him

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

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

And Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." And they cast lots to divide his garments.

And falling to his knees he 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 labor, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we endure;

See that no one repays anyone evil for evil, but always seek to do good to one another and to everyone.

From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.

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

Do not repay evil for evil or reviling for reviling, but on the contrary, bless, for to this you were called, that you may obtain a blessing.