Romans 12:14

Living In Love

¹³ contributing to the needs of the saints, pursuing hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute, bless and do not curse [them]. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

Bless Those Who Persecute You

Matthew 5:44

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

Luke 6:28

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

1 Peter 3:9

not repaying evil for evil or insult for insult, but on the other hand blessing [others], because for this [reason] you were called, so that you could inherit a blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See to it that no one pays back evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue good toward one another and toward all [people].

Job 31:29-30

"If I have rejoiced at [the] ruin of [the one who] hated me or have exulted when evil overtook him--

Luke 23:34

[[But Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."]] And they cast lots to divide his clothes.

Acts 7:60

And falling to [his] knees, he cried out with a loud voice, "Lord, do not hold this sin against them!" And [after he] said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:21

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

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

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

James 3:10

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

1 Peter 2:21-23

For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you should follow in his footsteps,