Matthew 5:11

Happy are ye, when they shall revile and persecute you, and shall say all evil against you falsely[5:11], for my sake.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

12Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:22And ye will be hated by all, for my name's sake; but he that has endured to the end, the same shall be saved.

Matthew 10:39He that finds his life shall lose it; and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it.

Matthew 24:9Then will they deliver you up unto affliction, and will kill you; and ye will be hated by all nations for my name's sake.

Mark 4:17and have no root in themselves, but are only for a time. Afterward, when affliction or persecution arises because of the word, immediately they are offended.

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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