Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the…”

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

World English Bible

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

American Standard Version

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

Darby Translation

Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Young's Literal Translation

'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

Bible in Basic English

Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.

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Cross references

“are”

2 Corinthians 4:17 James 1:2–5 Luke 6:22 2 Timothy 2:12 2 Corinthians 4:8–12 Luke 21:12

2 Corinthians 4:17 · BSB

For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.

James 1:2–5 · BSB

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds,

Luke 6:22 · BSB

Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

2 Timothy 2:12 · BSB

if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

2 Corinthians 4:8–12 · BSB

We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair;

Luke 21:12 · BSB

But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.

“for”

James 1:12 Matthew 5:3 2 Thessalonians 1:4–7

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Matthew 5:3 · BSB

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2 Thessalonians 1:4–7 · BSB

That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.

Also

Matthew 25:34 Luke 6:20

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Luke 6:20 · BSB

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

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