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Romans 12:14 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Romans 12:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Romans chapter 12 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
Romans 12:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Romans 12:14
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not. Paul now turns to Christians' posture toward enemies, echoing Jesus's Sermon on the Mount: 'Love your enemies, bless them that curse you' (Matthew 5:44). The command bless them which persecute you (εὐλογεῖτε τοὺς διώκοντας, eulogeite tous diōkontas) uses the verb 'to speak well of, invoke good upon'—the opposite of cursing. Diōkō (persecute) is the same verb used for 'pursue' in verse 13; Christians pursue hospitality and are pursued by persecutors, yet respond with blessing. Paul emphasizes the point: bless, and curse not (εὐλογεῖτε καὶ μὴ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Romans 12:14
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“or reviling for reviling; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called”
“love your enemies”
“but always follow after that which is good”
“working with our own hands. When people curse us”
“but overcome evil with good.”
“and pray for those who mistreat you.”
“these things ought not to be so.”
“Father, forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing. Dividing his garments among them”
“because Christ also suffered for us”
“and cried with a loud voice”