Matthew 5:12
King James Version
Translation: KJV
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Select Matthew 5:10
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.Select Matthew 5:11
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.Select Matthew 5:12
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.Select Matthew 5:13
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.Select Matthew 5:14
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WEB
5:12 Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
ASV
5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
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