Matthew 5:10-11

The Beatitudes

¹⁰ _f "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for _u theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ _g "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely _h on my account.

1. Cross References
   2 Timothy 2:12
   If we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he also will deny us.
   James 5:11
   Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
   1 Peter 3:14
   But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled.
   
2. Cross References
   Matthew 5:3
   Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
   
3. Cross References
   Hebrews 11:26
   He considered the reproach of Christ greater wealth than the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking to the reward.
   1 Peter 4:14
   If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you.
   
4. Cross References
   John 15:21
   But all these things they will do to you on account of my name, because they do not know him who sent me.