Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who have been persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In Context
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Cross References
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Matthew 25:34Then the King will say to those on His right: ‘Come, you blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom that was prepared for you at the foundation of the world.
Luke 6:20Then He raised His eyes toward His disciples and said: “Blessed are you poor, because the Kingdom of God is yours.
Luke 21:12But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to synagogues and prisons, bringing you before kings and governors on account of my name.
Acts 5:40Well they were persuaded by him, and summoned the Apostles; after beating them they commanded them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go.
Romans 8:35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Will it be affliction or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or peril or sword?
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 →