Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Blessings » Who to bless
You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! You will then act as true children of your Father in heaven. He gives sunlight to both evil and good people. He sends rain for the just and the unjust.
I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you.
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Curses » Who not to curse
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Do not curse a deaf man. Do not place a stumbling block before the blind. You must deeply respect your God. I am Jehovah.
Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
Cursing » Forbidden
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Do not curse the king, no not even in thought. Do not curse the rich in your bedchamber for a bird of the air will carry the voice, and that which has wings will tell the matter.
Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you.
Blessing and cursing come out of the same mouth! My brothers, these things should not be.
Enemies » How to treat your enemies
I tell you who listen, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you. Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who despitefully use you.
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat. If he is thirsty, give him water to drink. You will heap coals of fire upon his head, and Jehovah will reward you.
If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him. If your enemy's donkey falls under its load, help him get the donkey to its feet again. Do not just walk away.
You have heard it said, 'You should love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' (Leviticus 19:18) I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Love to man » Should be exhibited, toward » Enemies
No, Elisha answered. Would you put to death soldiers you captured in combat? Give them something to eat and drink. Then let them return to their king.
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Therefore if your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he thirsts, give him drink. For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.
I say love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!
Verse Concepts
Forgiveness, Application Ofevil, believers' responses toGrace, In Human RelationshipsMaliceOpposition, To Sin And EvilPersecution, Attitudes ToPrayer, For OthersReconciliation, Between BelieversSuffering SaintsIntercessory PrayerPersecution, Christian ResponseDuties To EnemiesDifferent TeachingsLove Your Neighbour!Praying For Sinners
If you see your enemy's cow or donkey running loose, take it back to him. If your enemy's donkey falls under its load, help him get the donkey to its feet again. Do not just walk away.
Do not repay evil for evil, or insult for insult. Do just the opposite. For you were called to inherit a blessing.
Persecution » Return blessing for
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.
Revenge » Instead of taking, we should » Bless
Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.