Matthew 5:12 - Revised Version 1885 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Be glad and supremely joyful, for your reward in heaven is great (strong and intense), for in this same way people persecuted the prophets who were before you. [II Chron. 36:16.] American Standard Version (1901) Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you. Common English Bible Be full of joy and be glad, because you have a great reward in heaven. In the same way, people harassed the prophets who came before you. Catholic Public Domain Version be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you. |