Luke 6:28

28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult 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 horrible it will be for you when everyone says nice things about you. That's the way their ancestors treated the false prophets.

27 "But I tell everyone who is listening: Love your enemies. Be kind to those who hate you.

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

29 If someone strikes you on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well. If someone takes your coat, don't stop him from taking your shirt.

30 Give to everyone who asks you for something. If someone takes what is yours, don't insist on getting it back.