Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
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Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
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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 6:27
“But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Luke 6:28
bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
Romans 12:17
Repay no one evil for evil. Respect what is honorable in the sight of all men.
Romans 12:18
If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.
Romans 12:19
Don’t seek revenge yourselves, beloved, but give place to God’s wrath. For it is written, “Vengeance belongs to me; I will repay, says the Lord.”
Romans 12:20
Therefore “If your enemy is hungry, feed him. If he is thirsty, give him a drink; for in doing so, you will heap coals of fire on his head.”
Romans 12:21
Don’t be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
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.
Job 31:29
“If I have rejoiced at the destruction of him who hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him
Job 31:30
(I have certainly not allowed my mouth to sin by asking his life with a curse);
Proverbs 24:17
Don’t rejoice when your enemy falls. Don’t let your heart be glad when he is overthrown,
Proverbs 24:18
lest Yahweh see it, and it displease him, and he turn away his wrath from him.
Luke 6:35
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.
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1 Peter 3:9
not rendering evil for evil or insult for insult; but instead blessing, knowing that you were called to this, 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.
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1 Corinthians 4:12
We toil, working with our own hands. When people curse us, we bless. Being persecuted, we endure.
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1 Peter 2:20
For what glory is it if, when you sin, you patiently endure beating? But if when you do well, you patiently endure suffering, this is commendable with God.
1 Peter 2:21
For you were called to this, because Christ also suffered for us, leaving you an example, that you should follow his steps,
1 Peter 2:22
who didn’t sin, “neither was deceit found in his mouth.”
1 Peter 2:23
When he was cursed, he didn’t curse back. When he suffered, he didn’t threaten, but committed himself to him who judges righteously.
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Romans 12:9
Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor that which is evil. Cling to that which is good.
Romans 12:10
In love of the brothers be tenderly affectionate to one another; in honor prefer one another,
Romans 12:11
not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord,
Romans 12:12
rejoicing in hope, enduring in troubles, continuing steadfastly in prayer,
Romans 12:13
contributing to the needs of the saints, and given to hospitality.
Romans 12:14
Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.
Romans 12:15
Rejoice with those who rejoice. Weep with those who weep.
Romans 12:16
Be of the same mind one toward another. Don’t set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Don’t be wise in your own conceits.
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James 3:10
Out of the same mouth comes blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so.
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Psalms 4:4
Stand in awe, and don’t sin. Search your own heart on your bed, and be still. Selah.
Psalms 4:5
Offer the sacrifices of righteousness. Put your trust in Yahweh.
Psalms 37:7
Rest in Yahweh, and wait patiently for him. Don’t fret because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who makes wicked plots happen.
Psalms 37:8
Cease from anger, and forsake wrath. Don’t fret; it leads only to evildoing.
Psalms 37:9
For evildoers shall be cut off, but those who wait for Yahweh shall inherit the land.
Proverbs 12:16
A fool shows his annoyance the same day, but one who overlooks an insult is prudent.
Proverbs 12:18
There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals.
Proverbs 17:9
He who covers an offense promotes love; but he who repeats a matter separates best friends.
Proverbs 19:11
The discretion of a man makes him slow to anger. It is his glory to overlook an offense.
Proverbs 24:16
for a righteous man falls seven times and rises up again, but the wicked are overthrown by calamity.
Proverbs 29:11
A fool vents all of his anger, but a wise man brings himself under control.
Ephesians 4:26
“Be angry, and don’t sin.” Don’t let the sun go down on your wrath,
Ephesians 4:27
and don’t give place to the devil.
James 1:19
So, then, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger;
James 1:20
for the anger of man doesn’t produce the righteousness of God.
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Ecclesiastes 10:20
Don’t curse the king, no, not in your thoughts; and don’t curse the rich in your bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice, and that which has wings may tell the matter.
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1 Corinthians 4:13
Being defamed, we entreat. We are made as the filth of the world, the dirt wiped off by all, even until now.
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1 Corinthians 7:10
But to the married I command—not I, but the Lord—that the wife not leave her husband
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James 3:9
With it we bless our God and Father, and with it we curse men who are made in the image of God.
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