Romans 12:14

Living In Love

¹³ contributing to the needs of the saints; given to hospitality. ¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don't curse. ¹⁵ Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.

Bless Those Who Persecute You

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Luke 6:28

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

1 Peter 3:9

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

1 Thessalonians 5:15

See that no one returns evil for evil to anyone, but always follow after that which is good, for one another, and for all.

Job 31:29-30

"If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him;

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Dividing his garments among them, they cast lots.

Acts 7:60

He kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, "Lord, don't hold this sin against them!" When he had said this, he fell asleep.

Romans 12:21

Don't be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.

1 Corinthians 4:12-13

We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.

James 3:10

Out of the same mouth comes forth 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 us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,