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Matthew 5:10 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 10 · King James Version
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:10 · King James Version
Matthew 5:10 in context
8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Cross references
- James 1:12
- 1 Peter 3:13-14
- 2 Corinthians 4:17
- James 1:2-5
- Matthew 5:3
- Luke 6:22
- 2 Timothy 2:12
- 2 Corinthians 4:8-12
Key words (Strong's)
- persecuteddiōkōto make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away, to run swiftly in order to catch a…G1377 →
- Blessedmakariosblessed, happyG3107 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
- theirsautoshimself, herself, themselves, itself, he, she, it, the sameG846 →
- sakedikaiosynēin a broad sense state of him who is as he ought to be, righteousness, the condition…G1343 →
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