Matthew 5:10

The Beatitudes

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version (1901)
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
Douay-Rheims 1899
Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Free Bible Version
Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Geneva Bible 1599
Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.
King James (Authorized) Version
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
One Unity Resource Bible
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake! for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God).
Translation for Translators
God is pleased with people to whom evil things are done {to whom other people do evil things} because they conducted themselves righteously; he will allow them to be where he rules over people.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Noah Webster Bible
Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.