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Matthew 5:10-12

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

10. Blessed [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11. Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Matthew 5:10-12 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Matthew 5:10

Theological / Devotional

Persecuted. Refers primarily to persecution for forsaking the world for the kingdom. Since sin’s entrance, there has been enmity between Christ and Satan, the kingdom of heaven and the world, God’s servants and Satan’s (Gen. 3:15; Rev. 12:7-17). This conflict continues until the kingdoms of this world become Christ’s (Rev. 11:15; Dan. 2:44; 7:27). Paul warned believers they must enter the kingdom “through much tribulation” (Acts 14:22). Citizens of the kingdom may expect tribulation (John 16:33) because their character and conduct witness against the world’s evil (1 John 3:12). Christ was persecuted; His loyal subjects will be too (John 15:20). “All that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution” (2 Tim. 3:12).

Theirs is the kingdom. The same promise as in v. 3 to those sensing spiritual need. “If we suffer, we shall also reign with him” (2 Tim. 2:12; Dan. 7:18,27). The first and last beatitudes assure membership in the kingdom. Those who meet the eight qualifications are worthy of a place in the kingdom.

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