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Matthew 5:12

New King James Version

12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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American Standard Version

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.

Christian Standard Bible

Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

English Standard Version

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

King James Version

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

New American Standard Bible

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

New International Version

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

New Living Translation

Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

World English Bible

Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.