Devine Scripture

Luke 6:28

Luke chapter 6 · verse 28 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

Context

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

v.28This passage

v.29To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Luke 6:35

    But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

  • James 3:10

    out of the same mouth cometh forth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.

  • 1 Peter 3:9

    not rendering evil for evil, or reviling for reviling; but contrariwise blessing; for hereunto were ye called, that ye should inherit a blessing.

  • Luke 23:34

    And Jesus said, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And parting his garments among them, they cast lots.

  • Matthew 5:44

    but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

  • Acts 7:60

    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.