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.

If I rejoiced at the destruction of the one that hated me or lifted up myself when evil found him;

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless those that curse you, do good to those that hate you, and pray for those who speak evil about you, and persecute you;

bless those that curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you.

Then Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment and cast lots.

And he kneeled down and cried with a loud voice, Lord, impute not this sin to their charge. And having said this, he fell asleep in the Lord.

and labour, working with our own hands; being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it;

See that no one renders evil for evil unto anyone, but always follow that which is good, both among yourselves and to all men.

Out of the same mouth proceeds blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be so.

Because for this were ye called: for the Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps

not rendering evil for evil or curse for curse, but to the contrary, blessing, knowing that ye are called, that ye should possess a blessing by inheritance.