rkjnt@Matthew:5:10 @ Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
rkjnt@Matthew:5:11 @ Blessed are you, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
rkjnt@Matthew:5:12 @ Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.