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Manly Luscombe Commentary on NT

Romans 12:14-15

Bless those who persecute you - to pursue, cause to flee, to be sought after

Curse not - to pronounce doom upon

A. NOT saying: Do not use profanity.

B. IS saying: Do not pronounce judgment on them.

15 Rejoice with the happy

Weep with those who weep - wail aloud, moan, loud cry

NOTE: We should feel what our brother is feeling. More that sympathy (feel for). We should ahve empathy (feel with). Walk in their shoes. Feel their pain. Shed their tears. Share their joy.

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