Matthew 5:10

New Century Version

They are blessed who are persecuted for doing good, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Cross References

Psalm 37:12

The wicked make evil plans against good people. They grind their teeth at them in anger.

Isaiah 66:5

You people who obey the words of the Lord, listen to what he says: “Your brothers hated you and turned against you because you followed me. Your brothers said, ‘Let the Lord be honored so we may see you rejoice,’ but they will be punished.

Matthew 10:23

When you are treated badly in one city, run to another city. I tell you the truth, you will not finish going through all the cities of Israel before the Son of Man comes.

Matthew 19:14

but Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people who are like these children.”

Matthew 25:34

“Then the King will say to the people on his right, ‘Come, my Father has given you his blessing. Receive the kingdom God has prepared for you since the world was made.

Matthew 5:3

“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

Mark 10:14

When Jesus saw this, he was upset and said to them, “Let the little children come to me. Don’t stop them, because the kingdom of God belongs to people who are like these children.

Mark 10:30

will get more than they left. Here in this world they will have a hundred times more homes, brothers, sisters, mothers, children, and fields. And with those things, they will also suffer for their belief. But in this age they will have life forever.

Luke 21:12

“But before all these things happen, people will arrest you and treat you cruelly. They will judge you in their synagogues and put you in jail and force you to stand before kings and governors, because you follow me.

Luke 22:29

Just as my Father has given me a kingdom, I also give you a kingdom

Luke 6:20

Jesus looked at his followers and said, “You people who are poor are blessed, because the kingdom of God belongs to you.

Luke 6:22

“People will hate you, shut you out, insult you, and say you are evil because you follow the Son of Man. But when they do, you will be blessed.

John 15:20

Remember what I told you: A servant is not greater than his master. If people did wrong to me, they will do wrong to you, too. And if they obeyed my teaching, they will obey yours, too.

Acts 5:40

They called the apostles in, beat them, and told them not to speak in the name of Jesus again. Then they let them go free.

Acts 8:1

Saul agreed that the killing of Stephen was good. On that day the church of Jerusalem began to be persecuted, and all the believers, except the apostles, were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria.

2 Corinthians 4:17

We have small troubles for a while now, but they are helping us gain an eternal glory that is much greater than the troubles.

Philippians 1:28

and that you are not afraid of those who are against you. All of this is proof that your enemies will be destroyed but that you will be saved by God.

2 Timothy 2:12

If we accept suffering, we will also rule with him. If we say we don’t know him, he will say he doesn’t know us.

2 Timothy 3:11

You know how I have been hurt and have suffered, as in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra. I have suffered, but the Lord saved me from all those troubles.

James 1:12

When people are tempted and still continue strong, they should be happy. After they have proved their faith, God will reward them with life forever. God promised this to all those who love him.

James 5:11

We say they are happy because they did not give up. You have heard about Job’s patience, and you know the Lord’s purpose for him in the end. You know the Lord is full of mercy and is kind.

1 John 3:12

Do not be like Cain who belonged to the Evil One and killed his brother. And why did he kill him? Because the things Cain did were evil, and the things his brother did were good.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer for ten days. But be faithful, even if you have to die, and I will give you the crown of life.