Matthew 5:11 Meaning
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Context Explained
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
13Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
1 Peter 4:14
This verse encourages believers to rejoice when they suffer for Christ.
Matthew 10:22
Both verses speak of enduring persecution for Jesus' name.
Romans 8:17
This verse discusses the inheritance of believers, linking suffering with glory.
Source: Matthew 5:11