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Matthew 5:12 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition

" Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you. "

Matthew 5:12

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10 Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

12 Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

13 “You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.

14 “You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.

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"Hear the LORD’s word, you who tremble at his word: “Your brothers who hate you, who cast you out for my name’s sake, have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified, that we may see your joy;’ but it is those who shall be disappointed."

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"“Rejoice over her, O heaven, you saints, apostles, and prophets, for God has judged your judgment on her.”"

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"But let the righteous be glad. Let them rejoice before God. Yes, let them rejoice with gladness."

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"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."

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