:[[Mt 5:10 ]] Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.:[[Mt 5:11 ]] Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.:[[Mt 5:12 ]] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.