Matthew 5:11 - The Message11-12 “Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176911 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition11 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of your outward conditions) are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)11 Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. See the chapterCommon English Bible11 “Happy are you when people insult you and harass you and speak all kinds of bad and false things about you, all because of me. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version11 Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake: See the chapter |