Matthew 5:3,10,12
Matthew 5:3 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
Matthew 5:10 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when your commitment to God provokes persecution. The persecution drives you even deeper into God’s kingdom.
Matthew 5:11-12 The Message (MSG)
“Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
Matthew 5:3 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 King James Version (KJV)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:3 New Century Version (NCV)
“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:10 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who are persecuted for doing good, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.
Matthew 5:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
Matthew 5:3 New International Version (NIV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New International Version (NIV)
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. [Luke 6:20-23]
Matthew 5:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
Matthew 5:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. [2 Chr 36:16]
Matthew 5:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:10 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Matthew 5:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For yours is the realm of heaven’s kingdom.
Matthew 5:10 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“How enriched you are when persecuted for doing what is right! For then you experience the realm of heaven’s kingdom.
Matthew 5:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
So leap for joy—since your heavenly reward is great. For you are being rejected the same way the prophets were before you.
Matthew 5:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
