King James Version
Romans 12:14 in the King James Version says “Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.” — study this verse from Romans chapter 12 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”
Romans 12:14 · KJV
Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;
Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.
Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.
Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.
Be of the same mind one toward another . Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. condescend: or, be contented with mean things
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Bless”
G2127to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
“them which persecute”
G1377compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
“Bless”
G2127to speak well of, i.e., (religiously) to bless (thank or invoke a benediction upon, prosper)
“and”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“not”
G3361(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
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