Luke 6:28
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”Luke 6:28
What Does Luke 6:28 Mean?
Luke 6:28 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 28 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to Luke 6:28 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 3:9“Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.”Romans 12:14“Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.”1 Corinthians 4:12“And labour, working with our own hands: being reviled, we bless; being persecuted, we suffer it:”Luke 23:34“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”James 3:10“Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not so to be.”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”Matthew 5:44“But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;”Acts 7:60“And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep.”Ezekiel 36:5“Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD; Surely in the fire of my jealousy have I spoken against the residue of the heathen, and against all Idumea, which have appointed my land into their possession with the joy of all their heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”Ezekiel 25:15“Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred;”Acts 14:5“And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use them despitefully, and to stone them,”Numbers 12:13“And Moses cried unto the LORD, saying, Heal her now, O God, I beseech thee.”Exodus 10:18“And he went out from Pharaoh, and intreated the LORD.”
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