²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

⁹ Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

¹² And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:

¹⁴ Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.

¹⁰ Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

³⁴ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

⁴⁴ But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

⁶⁰ And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.

³⁵ But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.