Matthew 5:10
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Matthew 5:10
What Does Matthew 5:10 Mean?
Matthew 5:10 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 10 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:10 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
James 1:12“Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.”James 1:2“My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;”1 Peter 3:13“And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?”2 Corinthians 4:17“For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;”Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”Luke 6:22“Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.”2 Timothy 2:12“If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:”2 Corinthians 4:8“We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;”Luke 21:12“But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name’s sake.”Philippians 1:28“And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God.”1 Peter 3:14“But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”1 Peter 4:12“Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”John 15:20“Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.”2 Thessalonians 1:4“So that we ourselves glory in you in the churches of God for your patience and faith in all your persecutions and tribulations that ye endure:”2 Timothy 3:11“Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.”Psalms 37:12“The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth.”Matthew 25:34“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”Acts 16:25“And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them.”Mark 10:30“But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.”
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