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Mattityahu (Mat) 5:10 CJB

[10] “How blessed are those who are persecuted because they pursue righteousness! for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

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Matthew 5:10 says, “How blessed are those who are persecuted because they pursue righteousness! for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.” (CJB). It’s a powerful affirmation for those who endure hardship for doing what’s right. Here are some scriptures that echo and deepen that message:

🔥 Scriptures That Resonate with Matthew 5:10

- 2 Timothy 3:12 (CJB)  

  “And indeed, all who want to live a godly life united with the Messiah Yeshua will be persecuted.”  

  — A clear reminder that persecution is part of the path for the faithful.

- John 15:20 (CJB)  

  “If they persecuted me, they will persecute you too.”  

  — Yeshua prepares His followers for the cost of discipleship.

- Romans 8:17–18 (CJB)  

  “...we are joint heirs with the Messiah—provided we are suffering with him in order also to be glorified with him.”  

  — Suffering is not the end; it’s part of the inheritance.

- 1 Peter 4:14 (CJB)  

  “If you are being insulted because you bear the name of the Messiah, how blessed you are!”  

  — Echoes the Beatitude’s blessing for the persecuted.

- Acts 5:41 (CJB)  

  “They left the Sanhedrin overjoyed at having been considered worthy of suffering disgrace on account of him.”  

  — Joy in persecution becomes a testimony of faith.

- Hebrews 10:32–34 (CJB)  

  “...you endured a hard struggle with sufferings... you accepted with joy the confiscation of your possessions, knowing that you possessed better and permanent things.”  

  — A call to remember the eternal reward.