Matthew 5:11-12

11 "Blessed are you when people 1insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12 "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for 2in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Cross References 2

  • 1. 1 Peter 4:14
  • 2. 2 Chronicles 36:16; Matthew 23:37; Acts 7:52; 1 Thessalonians 2:15; Hebrews 11:33f; James 5:10
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