Matthew 5:10-12

10 ¹“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for ²theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 ³“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ⁴on my account.

12 ⁵Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for ⁶so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Cross References

• 1. 5:10 2 Tim. 2:12; James 5:11; 1 Pet. 3:14
• 2. 5:10 [See ver. 3 above]
• 3. 5:11 Heb. 11:26; 1 Pet. 4:14
• 4. 5:11 John 15:21
• 5. 5:12 Acts 5:41; Rom. 5:3; 2 Cor. 12:10; Col. 1:11, 24; Heb. 10:34; James 1:2; 1 Pet. 4:13
• 6. 5:12 See ch. 21:35