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Matthew 5:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

You're blessed when people come for you because you're doing what's right — heaven's kingdom belongs to you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Getting hate for doing good? You're actually winning in God's eyes.

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