Matthew 5:10

The Beatitudes · Matthew 5:3–12
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Translations

Modern
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Traditional
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Literal
Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Latin
Beati qui persecutionem patiuntur propter justitiam: quoniam ipsorum est regnum cælorum.

Original

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

Notes

The first followers of Jesus were persecuted by Jewish leaders who were offended by the new teaching of Jesus, which revealed God’s truth with authority (see Matthew 10:17–23; 11:2–6; 12:1–8; 15:1–20; 23:34–36). Since then, following Jesus and his teachings has often led to persecution (10:24–25; 2 Timothy 3:12).

Events

Parallels

Psalm 1:1–6 Luke 6:20–23

Glossary

Beatitudes Biblical Concept of Law Eternal Life Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Life Moses Peter, First Letter of Poetry, Biblical Reward Sea of Galilee

Topics

Being Persecuted Christian Conduct: Blessedness of Maintaining Church: Kingdom of Heaven Doing the Right Thing Graces: (Christian) Happiness of Saints in This Life: Described by Christ in the Beatitudes Happiness of the Righteous Instruction in Religion Martyrs Persecution of the Righteous Persecution: Blessedness of Enduring, for Christ's Sake Religion: True Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: Blessedness of Being Persecuted For Select Readings: The Beatitudes The Kingdom of God Weariness