King James Version
Matthew 5:10 in the King James Version says “Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” — study this verse from Matthew chapter 5 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10 · KJV
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake . falsely: Gr. lying
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“are they which are persecuted”
G1377compare the base of g1169 and g1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute
“righteousness' sake”
G1343equity (of character or act); specially (christian) justification
“theirs”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“the kingdom”
G932properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
“of heaven”
G3772the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of god); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the gospel (christianity)
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