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

But when the Jews saw the crowds they were filled with jealousy; they began to contradict what Paul said and to abuse him.

What I now write is that you are not to associate with any so-called brother who is immoral or lustful or idolatrous or given to abuse or drink or robbery. Associate with him! Do not even eat with him!

they must abuse no one, they must not quarrel, but be conciliatory and display perfect gentleness to all men.

and it astonishes them that you will not plunge with them still into the same flood of profligacy. They abuse you,