Matthew 5:12
ContextNET © | Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way. |
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. |
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. |
NLT © | Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted, too. |
MSG © | 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. |
BBE © | Be glad and full of joy; for great is your reward in heaven: for so were the prophets attacked who were before you. |
NRSV © | Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
NKJV © | "Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
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NET © | Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way. |
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