Rejoice and celebrate, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Cross References 2 Chronicles 36:16But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy. Jeremiah 37:14 "That is a lie," Jeremiah replied. "I am not deserting to the Chaldeans!" But Irijah would not listen to him; instead, he arrested Jeremiah and took him to the officials. Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers-- Romans 5:3 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; Philippians 1:29 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, 1 Thessalonians 2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, Hebrews 10:34 You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. Hebrews 11:33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and obtained what was promised; who shut the mouths of lions, James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, James 5:10 Brothers, as an example of patience in affliction, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Chapter Outline 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. Jump to Previous Attacked Exceeding Exceedingly Exult Full Glad Great Heaven Heavens Joy Joyful Persecute Persecuted Prophets Rejoice Reward Triumphant WayJump to Next Attacked Exceeding Exceedingly Exult Full Glad Great Heaven Heavens Joy Joyful Persecute Persecuted Prophets Rejoice Reward Triumphant Way |
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge Rejoice. Luke 6:23 Acts 5:41 Acts 16:25 Romans 5:3 2 Corinthians 4:17 Philippians 2:17 Colossians 1:24 James 1:2 1 Peter 4:13 for great. Matthew 6:1, 2, 4, 5, 16 Matthew 10:41, 42 Matthew 16:27 Genesis 15:1 Ruth 2:12 Psalm 19:11 Psalm 58:11 Proverbs 11:18 Isaiah 3:10 Luke 6:23, 35 1 Corinthians 3:8 Colossians 3:24 Hebrews 11:6, 26 for so. Matthew 21:34-38 Matthew 23:31-37 1 Kings 18:4, 13 1 Kings 19:2, 10-14 1 Kings 21:20 1 Kings 22:8, 26, 27 2 Kings 1:9 2 Chronicles 16:10 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 2 Chronicles 36:16 Nehemiah 9:26 Jeremiah 2:30 Jeremiah 26:8, 21-23 Luke 6:23 Luke 11:47-51 Luke 13:34 Acts 7:51 1 Thessalonians 2:15 Links Matthew 5:12 NIVMatthew 5:12 NLT Matthew 5:12 ESV Matthew 5:12 NASB Matthew 5:12 KJV Matthew 5:12 Bible Apps Matthew 5:12 Parallel Matthew 5:12 Biblia Paralela Matthew 5:12 Chinese Bible Matthew 5:12 French Bible Matthew 5:12 German Bible Matthew 5:12 Commentaries Bible Hub |