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Matthew 5:10 net — “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

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"“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them."

— Matthew 5:10, NET Bible

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Matthew 5 — Context

7

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8

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

9

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

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“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

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“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.

12

Rejoice and be glad, because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.

13

Salt and Light“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its flavor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled on by people!

Matthew 5:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:10 say?
Matthew 5:10 in the NET Bible reads: ““Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.”
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 (NET): ““Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” 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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