Luke 6:28 cpdv — Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you. "

— Luke 6:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 6 — Context

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Woe to you who are satisfied, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

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Woe to you when men will have blessed you. For these same things their fathers did to the false prophets.

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But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

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Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you.

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And to him who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes away your coat, do not withhold even your tunic.

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But distribute to all who ask of you. And do not ask again of him who takes away what is yours.

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And exactly as you would want people to treat you, treat them also the same.

Luke 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:28 say?
Luke 6:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you. ”
Where is Luke 6:28 in the Bible?
Luke 6:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 28.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:28.
What translation should I read Luke 6:28 in?
Luke 6:28 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:28?
Luke 6:28 reads (CPDV): “Bless those who curse you, and pray for those who slander you. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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