Matthew 5:12

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Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward in heaven. You’re being treated just the way people treated the prophets who lived long ago.

Cross References

Luke 6:23

“The prophets of long ago were treated in the same way. So when these things happen to you, be glad and jump for joy. You will receive many blessings in heaven.

James 1:2

My brothers and sisters, think of it as pure joy when you face all kinds of trouble.

Colossians 3:24

You know that in the end you’ll receive the reward that the Lord wants you to have. You’re slaves of the Lord Christ.

1 Peter 4:13

Instead, be glad that you can take part in Christ’s sufferings. That way you’ll be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.

Colossians 1:24

I’m joyful because of what I’m suffering for you. My suffering continues the sufferings of Christ for his body, which is the church.

Romans 5:3

We’re full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. And that’s not all. We’re full of joy even when we suffer.

Matthew 16:27

The Son of Man is going to come with his angels in his Father’s glory, and he will deal with each person according to what they’ve done.

Hebrews 11:6

Without faith it’s impossible to please God, because those who come to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who try hard to find him.

1 Thessalonians 2:15

who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also forced us to leave. These Jews displease God and make enemies everywhere

Philippians 2:17

But even if my life is going to be poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I’ll be glad and joyful with all of you.

2 Corinthians 4:17

Our troubles are small and they last only for a short time, but they’re earning a glory for us that will last forever. That glory outweighs all our troubles.

Acts 5:41

The apostles were full of joy as they left the Sanhedrin. They considered it an honor to suffer shame for the name of Jesus.

Matthew 6:16

“When you go without eating, don’t look all sad like the hypocrites. They make strange faces so that people will notice that they’re fasting. Truly I tell you, that’s all the reward they’ll get.

1 Corinthians 3:8

The one who plants and the one who waters have the same goal, and the Lord will give each of them a reward for their work.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be children of the Most High God, who is kind to people who do wrong and are ungrateful.

Acts 16:25

Around midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God. The other prisoners were listening to them.

Luke 13:34

“Jerusalem! Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and throw stones to kill those who are sent to you. Many times I’ve wanted to gather your people together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would not let me.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered it more valuable to suffer shame for Christ than to have the riches of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward.

Philippians 1:29

You’ve been given the privilege, for the sake of Christ, not only of believing in him but also of suffering for him.

Hebrews 10:34

You suffered along with people in prison, and when your property was taken from you, you accepted that with joy, because you knew that God had given you better and more lasting things.

Hebrews 11:33

By faith they conquered kingdoms, ruled fairly, and received the blessings God had promised. They shut the mouths of lions,

James 5:10

Brothers and sisters, as an example of how to be patient when you suffer, think about the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.