Luke 6:28

28 Bless those who call down curses on you. And pray for those who treat you badly.

Luke 6:28 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 6:28

Bless them that curse you;
&c.] In common discourse, or anathematize you in their synagogues:

and pray for them which despitefully use you:
so Christ himself did; (See Gill on Matthew 5:44).

Luke 6:28 In-Context

26 How terrible for you when everyone says good things about you! Their people treated the false prophets the same way long ago.

27 "But here is what I tell you who hear me. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

28 Bless those who call down curses on you. And pray for those who treat you badly.

29 "Suppose someone hits you on one cheek. Turn your other cheek to him also. Suppose someone takes your coat. Don't stop him from taking your shirt.

30 "Give to everyone who asks you. And if anyone takes what belongs to you, don't ask to get it back.