Matthew:5:10-12
rsv@Matthew:5:10 @ "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
rsv@Matthew:5:11 @ "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
rsv@Matthew:5:12 @ Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you.