Matthew 5:10 cpdv — Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. "

— Matthew 5:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Matthew 5:10 in Other Translations

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Matthew 5 — Context

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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

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Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

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Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

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Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake:

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be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, with what will it be salted? It is no longer useful at all, except to be cast out and trampled under by men.

Matthew 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:10 say?
Matthew 5:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ”
Where is Matthew 5:10 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 10.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:10.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:10 in?
Matthew 5:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 5:10?
Matthew 5:10 reads (CPDV): “Blessed are those who endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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