Romans 12:14

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

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

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

Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.

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


Persecution is defined as “a program or campaign to exterminate, drive away, or subjugate a people because of their religion, race, or beliefs”. Persecution is about who you are and who you believe in. Jesus tells us in Luke 10:16, whoever rejects us, rejects Him. Whoever rejects Christ rejects the one who sent Christ; that is, God the Father. On the cross, Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”(Luke 23:34) The same people who wish you harm because of your beliefs; you should bless them. Pray for these people. Today, that is the challenge.