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Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/5.htm">New King James Version</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/5.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb/matthew/5.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/5.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/lsb/matthew/5.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/amp/matthew/5.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “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]. <a href="/csb/matthew/5.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/5.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. <a href="/asv/matthew/5.htm">American Standard Version</a> Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/cev/matthew/5.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/erv/matthew/5.htm">English Revised Version</a> Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/gwt/matthew/5.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. <a href="/gnt/matthew/5.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! <a href="/isv/matthew/5.htm">International Standard Version</a> "How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! <a href="/msb/matthew/5.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/net/matthew/5.htm">NET Bible</a> "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. <a href="/nheb/matthew/5.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wbt/matthew/5.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. <a href="/web/matthew/5.htm">World English Bible</a> Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/5.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Blessed those persecuted for righteousness’ sake—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. <a href="/blb/matthew/5.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. <a href="/ylt/matthew/5.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens. <a href="/slt/matthew/5.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Happy they driven out for justice: for their's is the kingdom of the heavens.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/5.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/5.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nabre/matthew/5.htm">New American Bible</a> Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/5.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/5.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/5.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/5.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Blessed are they that are persecuted on account of righteousness; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/godbey/matthew/5.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/5.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake: for their?s is the kingdom in heaven. <a href="/mace/matthew/5.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Blessed are they who are persecuted upon the account of righteousness: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/wey/matthew/5.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. <a href="/worrell/matthew/5.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>"Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/5.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Blessed <Fr>are<FR> they, who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/5-10.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hriiyJYqzvc?start=864" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/matthew/5.htm">The Beatitudes</a> …9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10<a href="/greek/3107.htm" title="3107: Makarioi (Adj-NMP) -- Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.">Blessed are</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hoi (Art-NMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">those who</a> <a href="/greek/1377.htm" title="1377: dediōgmenoi (V-RPM/P-NMP) -- To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute.">are persecuted</a> <a href="/greek/1752.htm" title="1752: heneken (Prep) -- Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of.">because of</a> <a href="/greek/1343.htm" title="1343: dikaiosynēs (N-GFS) -- From dikaios; equity; specially justification.">righteousness,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: Hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">for</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autōn (PPro-GM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">theirs</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-NFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tōn (Art-GMP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of</a> <a href="/greek/3772.htm" title="3772: ouranōn (N-GMP) -- Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel.">heaven. </a> 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a> But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.” <a href="/1_peter/4-14.htm">1 Peter 4:14</a> If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm">2 Timothy 3:12</a> Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, <a href="/john/15-18.htm">John 15:18-20</a> 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. <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a> 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. <a href="/acts/14-22.htm">Acts 14:22</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/4-8.htm">2 Corinthians 4:8-10</a> 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. <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> 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. <a href="/revelation/2-10.htm">Revelation 2:10</a> 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. <a href="/hebrews/11-35.htm">Hebrews 11:35-38</a> 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. ... <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29</a> For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, <a href="/luke/6-22.htm">Luke 6:22-23</a> 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. <a href="/1_peter/2-19.htm">1 Peter 2:19-21</a> 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: <a href="/isaiah/51-7.htm">Isaiah 51:7</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12-15</a> 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. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.are.<a href="/matthew/10-23.htm">Matthew 10:23</a> 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.<a href="/psalms/37-12.htm">Psalm 37:12</a> The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.<a href="/mark/10-30.htm">Mark 10:30</a> 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.<a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3</a> Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.<a href="/2_thessalonians/1-4.htm">2 Thessalonians 1:4-7</a> 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: … <a href="/james/1-12.htm">James 1:12</a> 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.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/malachi/3-11.htm">Account</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-18.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/1-25.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/zechariah/13-2.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/matthew/5-9.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-43.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/lamentations/5-5.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/5-6.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/haggai/1-10.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Theirs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/8-33.htm">Account</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Attacked</a> <a href="/matthew/19-14.htm">Belongs</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Blessed</a> <a href="/matthew/20-12.htm">Borne</a> <a href="/matthew/5-22.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Happy</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Heaven</a> <a href="/matthew/5-12.htm">Heavens</a> <a href="/matthew/5-19.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Persecuted</a> <a href="/matthew/13-21.htm">Persecution</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/matthew/5-20.htm">Righteousness</a> <a href="/matthew/5-11.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/matthew/10-17.htm">Theirs</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 5</div>1. <a href="/matthew/5-1.htm">Jesus' sermon on the mount:</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">The Beattitudes;</a> 13. <a href="/matthew/5-13.htm">the salt of the earth;</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/5-14.htm">the light of the world.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/5-17.htm">He came to fulfill the law.</a> 21. <a href="/matthew/5-21.htm">What it is to kill;</a> 27. <a href="/matthew/5-27.htm">to commit adultery;</a> 33. <a href="/matthew/5-33.htm">to swear.</a> 38. <a href="/matthew/5-38.htm">He exhorts to forgive wrong,</a> 43. <a href="/matthew/5-43.htm">to love our enemies;</a> 48. <a href="/matthew/5-48.htm">and to labor after perfection.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the biblical context, persecution often came from both religious and secular authorities who opposed the teachings of Jesus. The early Christians faced persecution from Jewish leaders and the Roman Empire, as seen in the Acts of the Apostles. This persecution was not just physical but also social and economic, as believers were often ostracized from their communities. The concept of being "blessed" in the face of persecution echoes the Old Testament, where figures like Daniel and the prophets faced opposition for their faithfulness to God. This phrase also connects to Jesus' own life, as He was persecuted and ultimately crucified for His righteousness. The call to endure persecution is a call to follow in the footsteps of Christ, who promised that His followers would face similar trials (<a href="/john/15-20.htm">John 15:20</a>).for theirs is the kingdom of heaven This promise assures believers that despite earthly suffering, they have a secure place in God's eternal kingdom. The "kingdom of heaven" is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing both a present spiritual reality and a future hope. It signifies God's rule and reign in the hearts of believers and the ultimate fulfillment of His promises. This assurance would have been particularly comforting to early Christians who faced severe persecution, reminding them that their suffering was not in vain. The phrase also ties back to the Beatitudes' opening statement, creating an inclusio that frames the entire section with the promise of the kingdom. This promise is not just for the future but is a present reality for those who live under God's rule, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/3-20.htm">Philippians 3:20</a>, where believers are described as citizens of heaven.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of the Beatitudes, delivering the Sermon on the Mount, where He outlines the characteristics of those who belong to the kingdom of heaven. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples_and_followers.htm">Disciples and Followers</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who strive to live according to His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_heaven.htm">The Kingdom of Heaven</a> A central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing the reign and rule of God, both in the present spiritual sense and the future fulfillment. 4. <a href="/topical/p/persecuted_believers.htm">Persecuted Believers</a> Those who suffer for their faith and adherence to righteousness, a common experience for early Christians and many believers throughout history. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_sermon_on_the_mount.htm">The Sermon on the Mount</a> The setting of this teaching, a collection of Jesus' teachings found in Matthew chapters 5-7, which outlines the values and ethics of the kingdom of heaven.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/u/understanding_persecution.htm">Understanding Persecution</a> Recognize that persecution is a reality for those who live righteously in a fallen world. It is not a sign of God's disfavor but a mark of true discipleship. <a href="/topical/t/the_blessing_of_persecution.htm">The Blessing of Persecution</a> Embrace the paradox that those who are persecuted for righteousness are blessed. This blessing is not necessarily material but spiritual, with the promise of the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/topical/r/responding_to_persecution.htm">Responding to Persecution</a> Develop a Christ-like response to persecution, characterized by love, forgiveness, and prayer for persecutors, following Jesus' example. <a href="/topical/e/eternal_perspective.htm">Eternal Perspective</a> Maintain an eternal perspective, understanding that earthly suffering for righteousness is temporary and leads to eternal reward in the kingdom of heaven. <a href="/topical/e/encouragement_in_community.htm">Encouragement in Community</a> Support and encourage fellow believers who face persecution, standing together in faith and prayer, and sharing in each other's burdens.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_5.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 5</a> <a href="/q/is_martyrdom_key_to_church_growth.htm">Is martyrdom the seed of the church's growth?</a> <a href="/q/who_is_blessed_for_righteous_suffering.htm">Who are blessed for enduring persecution for righteousness?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_john_foxe_and_his_work.htm">Who was John Foxe and what did he write?</a> <a href="/q/core_teachings_of_the_sermon_on_the_mount.htm">What are the core teachings of the Sermon on the Mount?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/5.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(10) Persecuted for righteousness sake.--Here again there is a profound significance in the order. The work of the peacemakers is not a light and easy work. Often, as of old, when we "labour for peace," men "make them ready for battle" (<a href="/psalms/120-7.htm" title="I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war.">Psalm 120:7</a>); but not the less is the blessing sure to follow. Amid seeming failure or seeming success, those who are persecuted, not for opinions, but for right conduct, the true martyrs and confessors of righteousness, attain their reward at last. There is something suggestive in the fact that the last promise is the same as the first. We end, as we began, with "the kingdom of heaven;" but the path by which we have been led leads us to see that that includes all the intermediate blessings, of which at first it seemed but the prelude and beginning.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/5.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 10. - Which are persecuted; which have been persecuted (Revised Version); οἱ δεδιωγμένοι. "Those who are harassed, hunted, spoiled. The term is properly used of wild beasts pursued by hunters, or of an enemy or malefactor in flight" (Wetstein). Our Lord, by the use of the perfect, wishes to indicate (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 (<a href="/1_peter/3-14.htm">1 Peter 3:14</a>). 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 <a href="/2_corinthians/6-10.htm">2 Corinthians 6:10</a>; further see ver. 3, note). Clement of Alexandria, 'Strom.,' 4:6 (p. 582, Potter) (1) confuses this and the preceding Beatitude; . . . <a href="/commentaries/matthew/5-10.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Blessed [are] Μακάριοι (Makarioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3107.htm">Strong's 3107: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1377.htm">Strong's 1377: </a> To pursue, hence: I persecute. A prolonged form of a primary verb dio; to pursue; by implication, to persecute. because of ἕνεκεν (heneken) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1752.htm">Strong's 1752: </a> Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of. righteousness, δικαιοσύνης (dikaiosynēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1343.htm">Strong's 1343: </a> From dikaios; equity; specially justification. for Ὅτι (Hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. theirs αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3772.htm">Strong's 3772: </a> Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/5-10.htm">Matthew 5:10 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/5-10.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 5:10 Blessed are those who have been persecuted (Matt. 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