King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:10
“‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 5
8
‹Blessed› [are] ‹the pure in heart: for they shall see God.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›
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‹Blessed are ye, when› [men] ‹shall revile you, and persecute› [you], ‹and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.›
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‹Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great› [is] ‹your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.›
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