Matthew 5:9-12

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
12 Rejoice and be glad, because 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 8

  • 1. James 3:18; S Romans 14:19
  • 2. ver 44,45; S Romans 8:14
  • 3. S 1 Peter 3:14
  • 4. ver 3,19; S Matthew 25:34
  • 5. Isaiah 51:7; 1 Peter 4:14
  • 6. S John 15:21
  • 7. Psalms 9:2; Acts 5:41; S 2 Corinthians 6:10; 2 Corinthians 12:10; Colossians 1:24; James 1:2; 1 Peter 1:6; 1 Peter 4:13,16
  • 8. 2 Chronicles 36:16; Matthew 23:31,37; Acts 7:52; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; Hebrews 11:32-38
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