Romans 12:14

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

Ver. 14. Bless them] See Trapp on " Mat 5:44 "

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Bless them which persecute you; bless, and curse not.
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Curse not — No, not in your heart.

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

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Romans 12:14