Matthew 5:12DRA
Catholic Bible · DRA · Verse 12 of 48
"Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."
In context
10Blessed they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when shall revile you, and persecute , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.