Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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- James 1:12 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love him.
- 1 Peter 3:13–14 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good? But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
- 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light affliction, which is for the moment, worketh for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory;