Matthew 5:44Mapped KJV word: them which despitefully use
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
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ORIGINAL WORD · STRONG’S
Open Bibleἐπηρεάζω
G1908 · epēreázō · ep-ay-reh-ad'-zo · Greek
Strong’s definition
to insult, slander
KJV usage
:--use despitefully, falsely accuse.
3mapped occurrences
3verses
2KJV renderings
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KJV renderings in this mapping
them which despitefully use 2accuse 1
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Mapped occurrences
Luke 6:28Mapped KJV word: them which despitefully use
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
1 Peter 3:16Mapped KJV word: accuse
Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.