Romans 12:14

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Romans 12:14

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

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Be not overcome of evil: But overcome evil with goodness.

Have I ever rejoiced at the hurt of mine enemy? Or was I ever glad, that any harm happened to him? Oh no.

But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;

Bless them that curse you. And pray for them which wrongfully trouble you.

Then said Jesus, "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, lay not this sin to their charge. For they know not what they do." And when he had thus spoken he fell asleep.

and labour working with our own hands. We are reviled, and yet we bless. We are persecuted, and suffer it.

See that none recompense evil for evil unto any man: but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men.

Out of one mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

For hereunto verily were ye called, for Christ also suffered for us: leaving us an example that ye should follow his steps,

not rendering evil for evil, neither rebuke for rebuke: but contrariwise, bless: remembering that ye are thereunto called, even that ye should be heirs of blessing.