Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
More from Matthew 5
Verse 1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Verse 2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Verse 3
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Verse 4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Verse 5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.