Romans 12:14 - Forerunner Commentary

Romans 12:14

12 ^arejoicing in hope, ^bpatient in tribulation, ^ccontinuing steadfastly in prayer;

13 ^adistributing to the needs of the saints, ^bgiven to hospitality.

14 ^aBless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

15 ^aRejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

16 ^aBe of the same mind toward one another. ^bDo not set your mind on high things, but associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own opinion.

17 ^aRepay no one evil for evil. ^bHave regard for good things in the sight of all men.

18 If it is possible, as much as depends on you, ^alive peaceably with all men.

19 Beloved, ^ado not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath; for it is written, ^b“Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord.

20 Therefore
^a“If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
If he is thirsty, give him a drink;
For in so doing you will heap coals of fire on his head.”

21 Do not be overcome by evil, but ^aovercome evil with good.

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

Amplified® Bible
Bless those who persecute you [who are cruel in their attitude toward you]; bless and do not curse them.

Contemporary English Version
Ask God to bless everyone who mistreats you. Ask him to bless them and not to curse them.

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

Good News Bible
Ask God to bless those who persecute you---yes, ask him to bless, not to curse.

International Standard Version
Bless those who persecute you. Keep on blessing them, and never curse them.

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

New American Standard Bible
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

New International Version
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

New King James Version
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Young's Literal Translation
Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

New English Translation
Bless those who persecute you, bless and do not curse.

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