Matthew 5:12

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Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
World English Bible (WEB)
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}.
Strong's King James
(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
When this happens, celebrate! Let joy overflow! Your heavenly reward is magnificent. Remember—they persecuted the prophets before you in exactly the same way."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
rejoice ye and be glad, because your reward is great in the heavens, for thus did they persecute the prophets who were before you.
Young's Literal Translation

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