Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes blessing the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, and peacemakers. Jesus declares he has come not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Six antitheses intensify the Law's demands: not just …
Other Translations
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
`Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake--because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
Cross References
And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be …
Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened …
Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this …
Not as Cain, who was of that wicked one, and slew his brother. And wherefore slew he him? Because his …
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that …
But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and …
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall …
Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom …