Matthew 5:10-12 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

NHEB⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁰ Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ¹¹ "Blessed are you when they insult you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. ¹² Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.