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NASB | Romans 12:14 ¶ Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Romans 12:14 ¶ Bless those who persecute you [who cause you harm or hardship]; bless and do not curse [them]. [Matt 5:44; Luke 6:28] |
Bible Question: What does the Bible say about "christians" who pray bad things would happen to you, like a divorce? |
Bible Answer: Romans 12:14 gives the attitude we should have when anyone "prays" bad things for us--which is a form of persecution--bless them and do not curse in return. Also 1 Corinthians 4:12 applies. Romans 8:31-35 shows that anything pronounced against someone in Christ has to go before God first. Since He is the one who answers prayer, he simply says "no" to such prayers. The key here is to make sure you are pleasing God by the motives in your own heart and your own actions and entrust the situation to Him to deal with on your behalf. That is what Jesus did on the cross (1Peter 2:23; Matthew 27:39 and Mark 15:32). Christians are to behave like Jesus, so they don't revile or revile back. |
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