Matthew
“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:10
Matthew 5:10 (KJV) speaks to persecution, blessedness, and righteousness in Christ — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.”
Psalms 1:3“Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.”
Matthew 5:12“Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed;”
2 Corinthians 4:9“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”
Romans 5:3“Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;”
Romans 12:12“Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:”
Psalms 146:5
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:10 reads: "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." The verse speaks to persecution, blessedness, and righteousness in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 5:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." is Matthew 5:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:10?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:10 include Psalms 1:3, Matthew 5:12, and 2 Corinthians 4:9. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:10 deepens the theme of persecution.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:10?
Read Matthew 5:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.