Matthew 5:12

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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Other Translations for Matthew 5:12

BSB
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
AKJV
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
CPDV
be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
ERV
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
NHEB
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
SMT
Rejoice and be transported with joy; for much your reward in the heavens for so they drove out the prophets which before you.

Commentary for Matthew 5:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 5:12
Summary
Rejoice in persecution like ancient prophets
Place
Mountain
Event
Command to rejoice in persecution
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching