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NASB | Luke 6:28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:28 bless and show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. |
Bible Question: I know you're not supposed to, but can you? |
Bible Answer: The Bible use of "curse" (not swearing of course) indicates a solemn pronouncement or a prediction of evil and - when made by God or his authorized prophet - has a prophetic value and force. For instance, Joshua’s curse made against any man who might rebuild devastated Jericho was fulfilled many centuries later. (Jos 6:26; 1Ki 16:34) However, King Balak’s requests for Balaam to curse Israel were disapproved by God, and He actually caused blessings to be pronounced instead.—Nu 22:6–24:25 |