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

RKJNT⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹⁰ Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ¹¹ Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. ¹² Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.