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who are persecuted specifically for

righteousness’ sake:

they which are persecuted for
“Blessed are

righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom

shall
of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men
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revile you, and persecute you
, and shall say all

manner of evil against you falsely, for my

sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for
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great is your reward in heaven: for so

persecuted they the prophets which were

before you.”

And to be long-suffering is to patiently

endure suffering without bitterness or

retribution and without falsely accusing

God of unfairness. Getting angry at our

adverse circumstances or bitter and vindictive

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