10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
COMMENTARY: As Jesus develops His message, he clearly teaches that such a life causes His people to be in direct contrast to the world in which they live. Therefore He reminds us, Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake. The plural use of "ye" in verse 11 indicates that He foresaw this persecution as touching all His followers. Notice 2 Timothy 3:12, "Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.
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