Difference between revisions of "Gospel of Thomas - Chapter 070"
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| − | Mt 5:10 Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | + | :[[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 5:11]] 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. | + | :[[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. |
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Revision as of 11:10, 28 November 2013
- (68) Jesus said, "Blessed are you when you are hated and persecuted. Wherever you have been persecuted they will find no place."
- 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.
In Matthew those who are hated and persecuted receive the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is the New Teaching of Peace which is Love. When someone is persecuted and they turn the other cheek (Mt 5:39) they are demonstrating the Kingdom of Heaven. This riddle is telling us that the Kingdom of Heaven is not a place, it is love.
