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


In Context

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

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

11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way 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 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 Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

5:10Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

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.