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Matthew 5:7-12
New Living Translation
Matthew 5:7-12
New Living Translation
7 God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
9 God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
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Matthew 5:7-12
New International Version
Matthew 5:7-12
New International Version
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.(A)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,(B)
for they will see God.(C)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(D)
for they will be called children of God.(E)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(F)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(G)
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(H) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(I) 12 Rejoice and be glad,(J) because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(K)
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