Matthew 5:12
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King James Version (modern wording)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:12 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
Matthew 5:12 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
Matthew 5:12 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 5:12 say?
Matthew 5:12 in modern King James wording reads: "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."
Where is Matthew 5:12 found in the Bible?
Matthew 5:12 is verse 12 of chapter 5 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 5:12 can I read here?
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