Matthew 5:11

Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me.

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In The King James Version

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

In Context

10Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.

12Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you.

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Cross References

Psalms 35:11False witnesses got up: they put questions to me about crimes of which I had no knowledge.

Isaiah 66:5Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.

Matthew 10:22And you will be hated by all men because of my name: but he who is strong to the end will have salvation.

Matthew 10:39He who has the desire to keep his life will have it taken from him, and he who gives up his life because of me will have it given back to him.

Matthew 24:9Then they will be cruel to you, and will put you to death: and you will be hated by all nations because of my name.

Mark 4:17And they have no root in themselves, but go on for a time; then, when trouble comes or pain, because of the word, they quickly become full of doubts.

Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13

The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →

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