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.”
What does Matthew 5:12 mean?
Matthew 5:12 (KJV) states, "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." This verse is part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, where he delivers a series of teachings aimed at guiding his disciples…
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As we delve into the profound words of Matthew 5:12, where Jesus instructs His followers with these poignant words from the King James Version (KJV): "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you,"…
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Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude and reverence. You are the Creator of the heavens and the earth, the Almighty who knows each one of us by name. You have called us to be the light of the world and the salt of the…
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