righteous
A folk song
Matthew 5:10 Haiku CJB
Sonnet Lines 1-4 2 Timothy 3:12 (CJB)
Sonnet Lines 5-8 John 15:20 (CJB)
Sonnet Lines 9-12 Acts 5:41 (CJB)
Sonnet Lines 13-14 Hebrews 10:32–34 (CJB)
🎶 “Kingdom Belongs” – A Scripture Folk Song 🎶
Inspired by Matthew 5:10, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Acts 5:41, Hebrews 10:32–34 (CJB)
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Right for righteousness,
They suffer, yet heaven smiles—
Kingdom belongs theirs.
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All who live godly in the Messiah’s way
Will face the lash of hatred’s cruel decree.
Persecution marks the narrow path we pray,
Yet in that fire, His glory we will see.
Right for righteousness,
They suffer, yet heaven smiles—
Kingdom belongs theirs.
They’ll hate you, as they hated Me before—
The servant walks where the Master has bled.
Yet joy ignites behind affliction’s door;
Endurance flows from every tear we’ve shed.
Right for righteousness,
They suffer, yet heaven smiles—
Kingdom belongs theirs.
With heads held high, they left that holy place,
Counting disgrace an honor in His name.
Their chains rang out with unexpected grace,
Their wounds a witness lit by sacred flame.
So now remember what once gave you light—
You held on tight, and heaven called it right.
Right for righteousness,
They suffer, yet heaven smiles—
Kingdom belongs theirs.
[10] “How blessed are those who are persecuted because they pursue righteousness! for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
https://bible.com/bible/1275/mat.5.10.CJB
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.
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