despitefully
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Jesus said, “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.”
From Time ● Jun. 15, 2016
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.
From Time Magazine Archive
He says, “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.”
From War Inconsistent with the Religion of Jesus Christ by David Low Dodge
No one—my worst enemy—and I suppose I have a few who hate and would despitefully use me—can say I am extravagant.
From The Bramleighs of Bishop's Folly by Charles James Lever
If I am used despitefully ’tis no more than is to be expected from those who know naught but guile and artifice.”
From Peggy Owen Patriot A Story for Girls by Lucy Foster Madison
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