Luke 6:28 nasb — bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

NASB

"bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you."

— Luke 6:28, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

25

"Woe to you who are well-fed now, for you shall be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.

26

"Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers used to treat the false prophets in the same way.

27

"But I say to you who hear, love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

28

bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

29

"Whoever hits you on the cheek, offer him the other also; and whoever takes away your coat, do not withhold your shirt from him either.

30

"Give to everyone who asks of you, and whoever takes away what is yours, do not demand it back.

31

"Treat others the same way you want them to treat you.

Luke 6:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:28 say?
Luke 6:28 in the NASB reads: “bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat 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 (NASB): “bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat 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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