Matthew 5:10
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- KJV
- Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- WEB
- Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- ASV
- Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness` sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- DARBY
- Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
- BLB
- Blessed [are] those having been persecuted on account of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
- ÅB
- «Salige er de som er forfulgt på grunn av rettferdighet;
for himlenes rike er deres. - OTB
- Salige er de som blir forfulgt for rettferdighets skyld,
for himlenes rike er deres. - B1930
- Salige er de som er forfulgt for rettferdighets skyld; for himlenes rike er deres.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
Read in context1 Peter 3:13–14
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:17
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal glory that is far beyond comparison.
Read in contextMatthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Read in contextJames 1:2–5
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,
Read in contextLuke 6:22
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
Read in context2 Timothy 2:12
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
Read in context2 Corinthians 4:8–12
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;
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