Matthew 5:10-12
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10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
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12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.