Matthew 5:10 - The Message10 “You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176910 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition10 Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven! Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible10 “Happy are people whose lives are harassed because they are righteous, because the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version10 Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Ver Capítulo |
“Count yourself blessed every time someone cuts you down or throws you out, every time someone smears or blackens your name to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and that that person is uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—skip like a lamb, if you like!—for even though they don’t like it, I do . . . and all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company; my preachers and witnesses have always been treated like this.
“But before any of this happens, they’ll arrest you, hunt you down, and drag you to court and jail. It will go from bad to worse, dog-eat-dog, everyone at your throat because you carry my name. You’ll end up on the witness stand, called to testify. Make up your mind right now not to worry about it. I’ll give you the words and wisdom that will reduce all your accusers to stammers and stutters.
“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what’s coming to you in this kingdom. It’s been ready for you since the world’s foundation. And here’s why: I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me a drink, I was homeless and you gave me a room, I was shivering and you gave me clothes, I was sick and you stopped to visit, I was in prison and you came to me.’
That convinced them. They called the apostles back in. After giving them a thorough whipping, they warned them not to speak in Jesus’ name and sent them off. The apostles went out of the High Council overjoyed because they had been given the honor of being dishonored on account of the Name. Every day they were in the Temple and homes, teaching and preaching Christ Jesus, not letting up for a minute.