Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
World English Bible (WEB)
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Strong's King James
Rejoice{G5463}{(G5720)}, and{G2532} be exceeding glad{G21}{(G5737)}: for{G3754} great{G4183} is your{G5216} reward{G3408} in{G1722} heaven{G3772}: for{G1063} so{G3779} persecuted they{G1377}{(G5656)} the prophets{G4396} which{G3588} were before{G4253} you{G5216}.
The F.O.G *
(12) Rejoice and be glad for your reward in the skies above (heavens) is great because in this way they persecuted the prophets before you.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
rejoice ye and be glad, because your reward is great in the heavens, for thus did they persecute the prophets who were before you.