Matthew:5:10-12
wbs@Matthew:5:10 @ Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
wbs@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.
wbs@Matthew:5:12 @ Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.