Matthew 5:10-12

JPS_ASV_Byz(i) 10 Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.