Matthew 5:11

The Beatitudes · Matthew 5:3–12
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Translations

Modern
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Traditional
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Literal
Blessed are you when they may reproach you and may persecute you and may say all evil against you, lying, on account of Me.
Latin
Beati estis cum maledixerint vobis, et persecuti vos fuerint, et dixerint omne malum adversum vos mentientes, propter me:

Original

Greek
English
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

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 of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Joy Life Moses Persecution Peter, First Letter of Poetry, Biblical Reward Sea of Galilee

Topics

Being Falsely Accused Being Persecuted Bullying Christian Conduct: Blessedness of Maintaining Defending Our Faith Doing the Right Thing False Accusation: General Scriptures Concerning False Accusations Graces: (Christian) Happiness of Saints in This Life: Described by Christ in the Beatitudes Happiness of the Righteous Instruction in Religion Joy of Saints should be Under Persecutions Lies Our Enemies Persecution of the Righteous Religion: True Reviling and Reproaching: Blessedness of Enduring, for Christ's Sake Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Select Readings: The Beatitudes Slander: Blessed in Enduring Slander: Saints: Blessed in Enduring Weariness Wicked (People): Hate the Righteous