Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Bible References
General references
Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome the evil with goodness.
Matthew 5:44
But I command you all, love your enemies, and pray for your persecutors;
Luke 6:28
bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.
Luke 23:34
Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing." And they divided His garments among them, drawing lots for them;
Acts 7:60
Then, rising on his knees, he cried aloud, "Lord, do not reckon this sin against them." And with these words he fell asleep.
1 Corinthians 4:12
Homes we have none. Wearily we toil, working with our own hands. When reviled, we bless; when persecuted, we bear it patiently;
1 Thessalonians 5:15
See to it that no one ever repays another with evil for evil; but always seek opportunities of doing good both to one another and to all the world.
James 3:10
Out of the same mouth there proceed blessing and cursing. My brethren, this ought not to be.
1 Peter 2:21
And it is to this you were called; because Christ also suffered on your behalf, leaving you an example so that you should follow in His steps.
1 Peter 3:9
not requiting evil with evil nor abuse with abuse, but, on the contrary, giving a blessing in return, because a blessing is what you have been called by God to inherit.