Matthew 5:11

Blessed are you when others reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.

Text-Critical English NT

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

10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

12Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Cross References

Matthew 10:22You will be hated by all because of my name, but he who endures to the end will be saved.

Matthew 10:39Whoever finds his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.

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

Mark 4:17Yet they have no root in themselves, but are only temporary. When tribulation or persecution arises on account of the word, they immediately 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 →

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