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A Command from Christ
Scholars unanimously agree that Paul's instruction to "bless those who persecute you" directly reflects the teachings of Jesus, particularly from the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:44). This isn't just a suggestion but a core Christian ethic, modeled by Christ himself on the cross. To "bless" means to actively pray for the well-being, forgiveness, and repentance of our enemies.
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Albert Barnes
On Romans 12:14
18th Century
Theologian
Bless them, etc. (See Barnes on Matthew 5:44).
Compare to Luke 6:28.
Bless, and curse not. Bless only; or continue …
AT Robertson
On Romans 12:14
And curse not (κα μη καταρασθε). Present middle imperative with μη. Like Mt 5:44 in spirit, not a quotation, but a reminiscence of…
Charles Ellicott
On Romans 12:14
19th Century
Bishop
Bless them which persecute you.—Apparently with allusion to Matthew 5:44. It was probably just about the time that St. Pa…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Romans 12:13–14
19th Century
Preacher
Given to hospitality. Bless them who persecute you: bless, and curse not.
A Christian man cursing is a very awkward spectacle. Even …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Romans 12:14
The material in these verses seems to describe a Christian’s relations to one’s neighbors and friends (including believers), preceded by one refere…
John Calvin
On Romans 12:14
16th Century
Theologian
Bless them, etc. I wish, once for all, to remind the reader that they should not scrupulously seek a precise order for the precepts laid d…
John Gill
On Romans 12:14
17th Century
Pastor
Bless them which persecute you
It is the lot of God's people in this world to be persecuted by the men of it, in som…
Matthew Henry
On Romans 12:9–16
17th Century
Minister
The love Christians profess for each other should be sincere, free from deceit, and empty and deceitful compliments. Depending on Divine grace, the…