Matthew 5:10 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:10 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Matthew 5:10 in 6 Bible Translations

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Matthew 5:10 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”

Matthew 5:10 — World English Bible

Matthew 5:10 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:10 — American Standard Version

Matthew 5:10 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“`Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake--because theirs is the reign of the heavens.”

Matthew 5:10 — Young's Literal Translation

Matthew 5:10 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. ”

Matthew 5:10 — Darby Translation

Matthew 5:10 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.”

Matthew 5:10 — Geneva Bible

Matthew 5:10 in Context — Matthew 5

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 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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What Does Matthew 5:10 Mean?

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