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Berean Standard Bible

“Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.”

Romans 12:14

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In Romans 12 Paul turns from doctrine to how believers live, beginning with offering themselves to God and then describing love in daily relationships. This section lists many short commands about hospitality, hope and sharing.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.

World English Bible (WEB)

Bless those who persecute you; bless, and don’t curse.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Give blessing and not curses to those who are cruel to you.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Bless those persecuting you; bless, and curse not;

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Bendecid á los que os persiguen: bendecid, y no maldigáis.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Si alguien los persigue, no lo maldigan; al contrario, bendíganlo.

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