Matthew 5:10
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Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In other translations
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Greek words
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