Luke 6:28

28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you.

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 all speak well of you. Their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.

27 “But I say to you who are willing to hear: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you.

29 If someone slaps you on the cheek, offer the other one as well. If someone takes your coat, don't withhold your shirt either.

30 Give to everyone who asks and don't demand your things back from those who take them.