What does the Bible say about bless those who curse you?

Matt. 5 Verses 43 to 47 [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; [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye?

Will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you?

“I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you.” — God, Genesis 12:3, KJV.

Does bless mean curse?

The word bless took on a contradicting meaning in the nineteenth century, when it began to mean “to curse, damn, or condemn” someone.

What does God say about people who persecute you?

The World English Bible translates the passage as: 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, The Novum Testamentum Graece text is: ἐγὼ δὲ λέγω ὑμῖν, ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν

What did Jesus mean by bless those who curse you?

Jesus said, “Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:27). Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that we should say, “God bless you” whenever people are mean to you. Jesus told us to pray for those who mistreat and persecute us. But what is puzzling is that He never told us exactly whatto pray.

How to pray for those who curse you?

Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you. bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you. Bless them that curse you, and pray for them that calumniate you. bless those that curse you; pray for those who use you despitefully.

What does the Bible say about curse words?

Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult you. New American Standard 1977 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. King James 2000 Bible Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you. American King James Version Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you.

What does it mean to say God Bless You?

Contrary to popular belief, this does not mean that we should say, “God bless you” whenever people are mean to you. Jesus told us to pray for those who mistreat and persecute us. But what is puzzling is that He never told us exactly whatto pray. I have heard people say that we are supposed to pray for God’s blessings to come on our enemies.