Matthew 5:12 nasb — "Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were bef…

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""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 5:12, NASB

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Matthew 5 — Context

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

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"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

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

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"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.

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"You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden;

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nor does anyone light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on the lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

Matthew 5:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:12 say?
Matthew 5:12 in the NASB reads: “"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
Where is Matthew 5:12 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 12.
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 5:12.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:12 in?
Matthew 5:12 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 5:12?
Matthew 5:12 reads (NASB): “"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.” 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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