Romans 12:14 “Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.”

Romans 12:14

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

World English Bible

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

American Standard Version

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blesse them which persecute you: blesse, I say, and curse not.

Darby Translation

Bless them that persecute you; bless, and curse not.

Young's Literal Translation

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

Bible in Basic English

Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.

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Cross references

“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”

1 Peter 3:9 Matthew 5:44 1 Thessalonians 5:15 Romans 12:21 Luke 6:28 James 3:10

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.

Matthew 5:44 · BSB

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

1 Thessalonians 5:15 · BSB

Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.

Romans 12:21 · BSB

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

Luke 6:28 · BSB

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

James 3:10 · BSB

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

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

In context

13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.

15Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep.

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