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Matthew 5:12
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Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
About Matthew 5:12
Few verses address Persecution in the Bible as directly as Matthew 5:12. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Matthew has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Related Verses
- Matthew 5:10
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
- Matthew 5:11
“Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.”
- John 15:20
“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”
- 2 Timothy 3:12
“Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.”
- 1 Peter 4:14
“If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.”
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How to Apply Matthew 5:12
Pray through Matthew 5:12 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Persecution in the Bible. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.