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