Matthew 5:12

The Text-Critical English New Testament

Rejoice and be glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Cross References

Matthew 16:27

For the Son of Man will come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.

Matthew 6:16

“When you fast, do not be gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so that they may be seen by others to be fasting. Truly I say to you, they have received their reward.

Luke 13:34

O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to yoʋ! How often I have wanted to gather yoʋr children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, but you were not willing!

Luke 6:23

Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, great is your reward in heaven, for their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting anything in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.

Acts 16:25

About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them.

Acts 5:41

So the apostles went out from the presence of the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer dishonor for the name of Jesus.

Romans 5:3

Not only that, but we also boast in our tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces endurance,

1 Corinthians 3:8

He who plants and he who waters are one, and each will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

2 Corinthians 4:17

For our light and momentary affliction is bringing about for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all measure,

Philippians 1:29

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in him, but also to suffer for him,

Philippians 2:17

But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all.

Colossians 1:24

I rejoice now in my sufferings for you, and in my flesh I am filling up what is lacking in Christ's afflictions for the sake of his body, that is, the church.

Colossians 3:24

knowing that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as your reward; for you serve the Lord Christ.

1 Thessalonians 2:15

who killed the Lord Jesus and their own prophets, and who also drove us out. They displease God and are hostile to all men

Hebrews 10:34

For you sympathized with me when I was in prison, and you accepted the plundering of your possessions with joy, knowing that you have for yourselves a better and lasting possession in heaven.

Hebrews 11:26

He considered the reproach of Christ to be greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was focused on the reward.

Hebrews 11:33

who by faith conquered kingdoms, carried out justice, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

Hebrews 11:6

And without faith it is impossible to please God, for anyone who comes to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

James 1:2

Count it all joy, my brothers, when you experience various trials,

James 5:10

As an example of suffering and patience, my brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord.

1 Peter 4:13

But insofar as you share in the sufferings of Christ, rejoice, so that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed.