Aramaic Bible in Plain English Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the cause of righteousness, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Contemporary English Version God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right.
They belong to the kingdom of heaven. Douay-Rheims Bible Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. English Revised Version Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Good News Translation "Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. International Standard Version "How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! NET Bible "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. New Heart English Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. World English Bible Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Context Crossref Comment Greek. Verse Click for Chapter.
Berean Study Bible Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Berean Literal Bible Blessed are you when they shall insult you and shall persecute you , and lying shall say all kinds of evil against you on account of Me.
King James Bible Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. New King James Version Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
American Standard Version Blessed are ye when men'shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Blessed are you whenever they revile you and persecute you and they say every evil word against you for my sake, in falsehood. Contemporary English Version God will bless you when people insult you, mistreat you, and tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me.
Douay-Rheims Bible Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: English Revised Version Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Good News Translation "Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. International Standard Version "How blessed are you whenever people insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely because of me! If we fail through our own fault, we should expect to suffer negative consequences.
Jesus is talking about the blessing of being persecuted for doing right. But why would we be persecuted for righteousness? The reality in a fallen world is that if we demonstrate genuine righteousness, many will reject us. Righteous people in the workplace may be subjected to active, even severe persecution by people who benefit—or believe they benefit—from injustice there. For example, if you speak up for—or merely befriend—people who are victims of gossip or discrimination in your workplace, expect persecution.
The blessing is that active persecution for the right reasons indicates that the powers of darkness believe you are succeeding in furthering God's kingdom. Even the best organizations and most admirable people are still tainted by the Fall. None are perfect. The eighth beatitude serves as a reminder to us that working in a fallen world requires courage. Paul contrasts life in the Spirit with life under the Jewish law.
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