Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New Living Translation God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. English Standard Version “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Berean Standard Bible Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Berean Literal Bible Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. King James Bible Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New King James Version Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New American Standard Bible “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NASB 1995 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NASB 1977 “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Amplified Bible “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. Christian Standard Bible Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. American Standard Version Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Contemporary English Version God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven. English Revised Version Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Good News Translation "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! International Standard Version "How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! Majority Standard Bible Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NET Bible "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. New Heart English Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. World English Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed those persecuted for righteousness’ sake—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Berean Literal Bible Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Young's Literal Translation 'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens. Smith's Literal Translation Happy they driven out for justice: for their's is the kingdom of the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New American Bible Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New Revised Standard Version “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their’s is the kingdom in heaven. Mace New Testament Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beatitudes…9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.… Cross References 1 Peter 3:14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” 1 Peter 4:14 If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 2 Timothy 3:12 Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, John 15:18-20 If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. Romans 8:17 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; / persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. / We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be revealed in our body. James 1:12 Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him. Revelation 2:10 Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will suffer tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life. Hebrews 11:35-38 Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection. / Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment. / They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. ... 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, Luke 6:22-23 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. / Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. 1 Peter 2:19-21 For if anyone endures the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God, this is to be commended. / How is it to your credit if you are beaten for doing wrong and you endure it? But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. / For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: Isaiah 51:7 Listen to Me, you who know what is right, you people with My law in your hearts: Do not fear the scorn of men; do not be broken by their insults. Psalm 37:12-15 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them, / but the Lord laughs, seeing that their day is coming. / The wicked have drawn the sword and bent the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. ... Treasury of Scripture Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. are. Matthew 10:23 But when they persecute you in this city, flee ye into another: for verily I say unto you, Ye shall not have gone over the cities of Israel, till the Son of man be come. Psalm 37:12 The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. Mark 10:30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life. for. Matthew 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2 Thessalonians 1:4-7 So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure: … James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Jump to Previous Account Attacked Belongs Blessed Borne Cause Happy Heaven Heavens Kingdom Persecuted Persecution Reign Righteousness Sake TheirsJump to Next Account Attacked Belongs Blessed Borne Cause Happy Heaven Heavens Kingdom Persecuted Persecution Reign Righteousness Sake TheirsMatthew 5 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. Blessed The Greek word used here is "makarios," which conveys a sense of happiness or fortunate well-being. In the context of the Beatitudes, it signifies a divine joy and perfect happiness that comes from being in right standing with God. This blessedness is not dependent on external circumstances but is a state of spiritual prosperity and contentment. are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (1) the fact that they have endured persecution, and still stand firm; and probably (2) the condition of temporal loss to which they have been reduced by such persecution. They have "suffered the loss," possibly, "of all things," but they are "blessed." For righteouness' sake (ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης). No article (contrast ver. 6), either as indicating that for even a part of righteousness persecution can be undergone, or, and more probably, simply dwelling on the cause of persecution without idealizing it. St. Peter also says, perhaps with a reference to our Lord's words, that they who suffer διὰ δικαιοσύνην are μακάριοι (1 Peter 3:14). For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The same promise that was given to "the poor in spirit" (ver. 3) is here given to the persecuted for righteousness' sake. In the former case, poverty in the sphere of the spirit obtains the fullest possessions; here the same promise is given to temporal loss produced by faithfulness to the cause of righteousness. In ver. 3 our Lord removed all occasion for intellectual and spiritual pride. Here he comforts for temporal and social losses (cf. especially 2 Corinthians 6:10; further see ver. 3, note). Clement of Alexandria, 'Strom.,' 4:6 (p. 582, Potter) (1) confuses this and the preceding Beatitude; . . . Greek Blessed [are]Μακάριοι (Makarioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. those who οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are persecuted δεδιωγμένοι (dediōgmenoi) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1377: To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. because of ἕνεκεν (heneken) Preposition Strong's 1752: Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of. righteousness, δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1343: From dikaios; equity; specially justification. for Ὅτι (Hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. theirs αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. 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