Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 5:10 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 5:10 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 10 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:10
This beatitude declares 'Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven' (Greek: δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης, 'having been persecuted on account of righteousness'). The passive voice indicates suffering inflicted by others, not self-imposed hardship. The critical qualifier 'for righteousness' sake' distinguishes suffering for faithful living from suffering due to foolishness or sin. The promise 'theirs is the kingdom' uses present tense, indicating current possession despite present persecution. Persecution becomes the paradoxical mark of ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:10
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“for when he has been approved”
“if you become imitators of that which is good?”
“which is for the moment”
“my brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“and when they shall exclude and mock you”
“we will also reign with him. If we deny him”
“yet not crushed; perplexed”
“which is for them a proof of destruction”
“don't be astonished at the fiery trial which has come upon you”