Luke 6:28

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to 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 when everyone says only good things about you, because their ancestors said the same things about the false prophets.

27 "But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you,

28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who are cruel to you.

29 If anyone slaps you on one cheek, offer him the other cheek, too. If someone takes your coat, do not stop him from taking your shirt.

30 Give to everyone who asks you, and when someone takes something that is yours, don't ask for it back.