Matthew
5:9-12
NIV
Translation
Matthew
5
9
Blessed
are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
10
Blessed
are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the
kingdom of heaven.
11
Blessed
are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds
of evil against you because of me.
12
Rejoice
and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way
they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
Matthew
5:9-12
The
New Living Bible Translation
Matthew
5
9
God
blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children
of God.
10
God
blesses those who are persecuted because they live for God, for the Kingdom
of Heaven is theirs.
11
God
blesses you when you are mocked and persecuted and lied about because you
are my followers.
12
Be
happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven.
And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too. |
