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Pray for those who hurt you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />bless those cursing you, pray for those mistreating you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who are abusive to you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who disparage you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />bless <i>and</i> show kindness to those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Ask God to bless anyone who curses you, and pray for everyone who is cruel to you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who insult you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />bless those cursing you, pray for those maligning you;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />bless those cursing you, pray for those mistreating you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> bless those cursing you, and pray for those accusing you falsely;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Praise those cursing you, and pray for those threatening you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Bless them that curse you, and pray for them that calumniate you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And bless those who curse you, and pray for those who compel you to carry burdens.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />“Bless those who curse you, and pray over those who take you away by force.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />bless them that curse you; pray for them that abuse you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>bless those who curse you, and pray for those who despitefully use you.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />bless those who curse you, and pray for those who wantonly insult you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and pray for those, who maliciously abuse you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>bless those who curse you; pray for those who revile you.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br /><FR>bless them that curse you, and pray for them that abuse you;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/6-28.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=2296" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/6.htm">Love Your Enemies</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27</span>But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, <span class="reftext">28</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2127.htm" title="2127: eulogeite (V-PMA-2P) -- (lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.">bless</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tous (Art-AMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/2672.htm" title="2672: katarōmenous (V-PPM/P-AMP) -- To curse. Middle voice from katara; to execrate; by analogy, to doom.">curse</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchesthe (V-PMM/P-2P) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">pray</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1908.htm" title="1908: epēreazontōn (V-PPA-GMP) -- To insult, treat wrongfully, molest, revile. From a comparative of epi and areia; to insult, slander.">mistreat</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymas (PPro-A2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">29</span>If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. And if someone takes your cloak, do not withhold your tunic as well.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Matthew 5:44</a></span><br />But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></span><br />Bless those who persecute you. Bless and do not curse.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/3-9.htm">1 Peter 3:9</a></span><br />Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/4-12.htm">1 Corinthians 4:12</a></span><br />We work hard with our own hands. When we are vilified, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Matthew 5:11-12</a></span><br />Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/3-10.htm">James 3:10</a></span><br />Out of the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, this should not be!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a></span><br />If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat, and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink. / For in so doing, you will heap burning coals on his head, and the LORD will reward you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-15.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:15</a></span><br />Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. Always pursue what is good for one another and for all people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/exodus/23-4.htm">Exodus 23:4-5</a></span><br />If you encounter your enemy’s stray ox or donkey, you must return it to him. / If you see the donkey of one who hates you fallen under its load, do not leave it there; you must help him with it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Proverbs 24:17</a></span><br />Do not gloat when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart rejoice when he stumbles,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Matthew 7:12</a></span><br />In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-17.htm">Romans 12:17-21</a></span><br />Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Carefully consider what is right in the eyes of everybody. / If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone. / Do not avenge yourselves, beloved, but leave room for God’s wrath. For it is written: “Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, says the Lord.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/2-23.htm">1 Peter 2:23</a></span><br />When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-22.htm">Proverbs 20:22</a></span><br />Do not say, “I will avenge this evil!” Wait on the LORD, and He will save you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/24-12.htm">1 Samuel 24:12</a></span><br />May the LORD judge between you and me, and may the LORD take vengeance on you, but my hand will never be against you.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you.</p><p class="hdg">Bless.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a></b></br> Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a></b></br> 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.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/romans/12-14.htm">Romans 12:14</a></b></br> Bless them which persecute you: bless, and curse not.</p><p class="hdg">despitefully.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/25-15.htm">Ezekiel 25:15</a></b></br> Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy <i>it</i> for the old hatred;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ezekiel/36-5.htm">Ezekiel 36:5</a></b></br> 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 <i>their</i> heart, with despiteful minds, to cast it out for a prey.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Acts 14:5</a></b></br> And when there was an assault made both of the Gentiles, and also of the Jews with their rulers, to use <i>them</i> despitefully, and to stone them,</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/15-29.htm">Abuse</a> <a href="/mark/15-4.htm">Accusing</a> <a href="/luke/1-64.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/luke/2-34.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/mark/12-4.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/mark/14-71.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/mark/14-71.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Despitefully</a> <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/luke/3-14.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/luke/2-47.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/matthew/5-44.htm">Mistreat</a> <a href="/luke/5-33.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/mark/16-6.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/mark/16-17.htm">Use</a> <a href="/jeremiah/38-4.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/23-39.htm">Abuse</a> <a href="/luke/23-10.htm">Accusing</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Bless</a> <a href="/luke/7-23.htm">Blessing</a> <a href="/luke/11-49.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/luke/6-29.htm">Curse</a> <a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Curses</a> <a href="/romans/3-14.htm">Cursing</a> <a href="/acts/14-5.htm">Despitefully</a> <a href="/luke/6-35.htm">Enemies</a> <a href="/john/8-55.htm">Falsely</a> <a href="/luke/14-26.htm">Hate</a> <a href="/luke/14-15.htm">Listening</a> <a href="/acts/12-1.htm">Mistreat</a> <a href="/luke/11-2.htm">Prayers</a> <a href="/luke/11-9.htm">Seek</a> <a href="/luke/6-34.htm">Use</a> <a href="/acts/18-22.htm">Welfare</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-1.htm">Jesus reproves the Pharisees;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-12.htm">chooses apostles;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-17.htm">heals the diseased;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-20.htm">preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-27.htm">Love your Enemy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">37. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-37.htm">Do not Judge</a></span><br><span class="reftext">43. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-43.htm">A Tree and Its Fruit</a></span><br><span class="reftext">46. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/6-46.htm">The House on the Rock</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the cultural context of the time, cursing someone was a serious offense, often invoking harm or divine retribution. Jesus' instruction to bless instead of retaliate is countercultural and radical, emphasizing the transformative power of love and forgiveness. This teaching aligns with <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Proverbs 25:21-22</a>, which advises feeding one's enemy and offering them drink, suggesting that such actions can lead to reconciliation and peace. The concept of blessing those who curse is also seen in the life of Jesus, who, during His crucifixion, asked for forgiveness for those who were executing Him (<a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Luke 23:34</a>).<p><b>pray for those who mistreat you</b><br>Prayer is a powerful tool for believers, and Jesus instructs His followers to use it even for those who cause them harm. This directive encourages a heart posture of compassion and intercession, rather than bitterness or revenge. In the historical context, mistreatment could range from social ostracism to physical persecution, especially for early Christians. By praying for their persecutors, believers align themselves with the example of Christ and the early church, as seen in <a href="/acts/7-60.htm">Acts 7:60</a>, where Stephen prays for those stoning him. This practice not only seeks the well-being and transformation of the oppressor but also guards the heart of the believer against hatred and resentment, fostering spiritual growth and maturity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a></b><br>The speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Plain, which parallels the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Jesus is teaching His disciples and a large crowd about the principles of the Kingdom of God.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/d/disciples_and_followers.htm">Disciples and Followers</a></b><br>The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, including both His close disciples and the broader group of followers who are learning about the new way of life Jesus is advocating.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_oppressors.htm">The Oppressors</a></b><br>Those who curse and mistreat the followers of Christ. This group represents the broader societal opposition to the early Christian community.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sermon_on_the_plain.htm">The Sermon on the Plain</a></b><br>The setting of this teaching, where Jesus outlines the radical love and behavior expected of His followers.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/radical_love_and_forgiveness.htm">Radical Love and Forgiveness</a></b><br>Jesus calls His followers to a higher standard of love that includes blessing and praying for those who oppose them. This radical love is a hallmark of Christian discipleship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer.htm">The Power of Prayer</a></b><br>Praying for those who mistreat us transforms our hearts and aligns us with God's will, fostering forgiveness and compassion.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/reflecting_christ's_character.htm">Reflecting Christ's Character</a></b><br>By blessing those who curse us, we reflect the character of Christ, who forgave His persecutors even on the cross.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/o/overcoming_evil_with_good.htm">Overcoming Evil with Good</a></b><br>This teaching encourages believers to overcome evil with good, breaking the cycle of retaliation and hostility.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_the_holy_spirit.htm">Dependence on the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>Such a response is only possible through the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, who enables believers to love beyond human capacity.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_blessing_foes.htm">What did Jesus mean by blessing those who curse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_worldly'.htm">What did Jesus mean by blessing those who curse?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_is_the_meaning_of_psalm_46_5.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'pray for your enemies'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_biblically_respond_to_insults.htm">How should we respond to insults biblically?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 28.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Pray for</span> <span class="cmt_word">them which despitefully use you</span>. Jesus himself, on his cross, when he prayed that his murderers might be forgiven, for they knew not what they were doing, and his true servant Stephen, who copied faithfully his Lord in his own dying moments, are beautiful though extreme examples of what is meant here. It is St. Luke alone who mentions this act of Jesus on the cross; it is St. Luke, again, who has preserved St. Stephen's words, uttered while they were stoning him to death. He would show how the Lord's command could be carried out. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/6-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">bless</span><br /><span class="grk">εὐλογεῖτε</span> <span class="translit">(eulogeite)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2127.htm">Strong's 2127: </a> </span><span class="str2">(lit: I speak well of) I bless; pass: I am blessed. From a compound of eu and logos; to speak well of, i.e. to bless.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">τοὺς</span> <span class="translit">(tous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">curse</span><br /><span class="grk">καταρωμένους</span> <span class="translit">(katarōmenous)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Accusative Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2672.htm">Strong's 2672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To curse. Middle voice from katara; to execrate; by analogy, to doom.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pray</span><br /><span class="grk">προσεύχεσθε</span> <span class="translit">(proseuchesthe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">περὶ</span> <span class="translit">(peri)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> </span><span class="str2">From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">those who</span><br /><span class="grk">τῶν</span> <span class="translit">(tōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">mistreat</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐπηρεαζόντων</span> <span class="translit">(epēreazontōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1908.htm">Strong's 1908: </a> </span><span class="str2">To insult, treat wrongfully, molest, revile. From a comparative of epi and areia; to insult, slander.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you.</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμᾶς</span> <span class="translit">(hymas)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. 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