10Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.


In Context

7 Blessed the merciful, for they shall find mercy.

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

9 Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of God.

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

11 Blessed are ye when they may reproach and persecute you, and say every wicked thing against you, lying, for my sake.

12 Rejoice and exult, for your reward is great in the heavens; for thus have they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Matthew 5:10 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness'sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

5:10Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.