Luke 6:28 “bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.”

Luke 6:28

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blesse them that curse you, and pray for them which hurt you.

Darby Translation

bless those that curse you; pray for those who use you despitefully.

Young's Literal Translation

bless those cursing you, and pray for those accusing you falsely;

Bible in Basic English

Give blessing to those who give you curses, say prayers for those who are cruel to you.

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Cross references

“Bless”

1 Peter 3:9 Romans 12:14 1 Corinthians 4:12 Luke 23:34 James 3:10 Acts 7:60

1 Peter 3:9 · BSB

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.

Romans 12:14 · BSB

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

1 Corinthians 4:12 · BSB

We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;

Luke 23:34 · BSB

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.

James 3:10 · BSB

Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!

Acts 7:60 · BSB

Falling on his knees, he cried out in a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them.” And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

“despitefully”

Ezekiel 36:5 Ezekiel 25:15 Acts 14:5

Ezekiel 36:5 · BSB

Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Surely in My burning zeal I have spoken against the rest of the nations, and against all Edom, who took My land as their own possession with wholehearted joy and utter contempt,…

Ezekiel 25:15 · BSB

This is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Because the Philistines acted in vengeance, taking vengeance with malice of soul to destroy Judah with ancient hostility,

Acts 14:5 · BSB

But when the Gentiles and Jews, together with their rulers, set out to mistreat and stone them,

Also

Luke 6:27 Matthew 5:44 Luke 6:35

Luke 6:27 · BSB

But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

Matthew 5:44 · BSB

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

Luke 6:35 · BSB

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

27But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.

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