Matthew 5:11
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say every evil thing against you because of Me.
Majority Standard Bible
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In Context
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
Psalms 35:11Hostile witnesses come forward; they make charges I know nothing about.
Isaiah 66:5You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”
Matthew 10:22You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
Matthew 10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.
Matthew 24:9Then they will deliver you over to be persecuted and killed, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.
Mark 4:17But they themselves have no root, and they remain for only a season. When trouble or persecution comes because of the word, they quickly fall away.
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 →