²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.^(A)

¹⁴ Bless those who persecute you;^(A) bless and do not curse.

¹² We work hard with our own hands.^(A) When we are cursed, we bless;^(B) when we are persecuted,^(C) we endure it;