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Matthew 5:12

12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Cross References for Matthew 5:12

Jeremiah 26:8 - But as soon as Jeremiah finished telling all the people everything the Lord had commanded him t... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:8 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:8

Genesis 15:1 - God’s Covenant With Abram After this, the word of the Lord came to Abram in a vision: “Do not b... Click to read the verse Genesis 15:1 Click to read the verse Genesis 15:1

Ruth 2:12 - May the Lord repay you for what you have done. May you be richly rewarded by the Lord, the God ... Click to read the verse Ruth 2:12 Click to read the verse Ruth 2:12

Proverbs 11:18 - The wicked man earns deceptive wages, but he who sows righteousness reaps a sure reward. Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:18 Click to read the verse Proverbs 11:18

Psalms 58:11 - Then men will say, “Surely the righteous still are rewarded; surely there is a God who judges t... Click to read the verse Psalms 58:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:11

2 Chronicles 36:16 - But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words and scoffed at his prophets until the wrat... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:16

2 Corinthians 6:10 - sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; having nothing, and yet possessing... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 6:10

Jude 1:24 - Doxology To him who is able to keep you from falling and to present you before his glorious pre... Click to read the verse Jude 1:24 Click to read the verse Jude 1:24

2 Corinthians 4:17 - For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs t... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:17 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 4:17

Isaiah 3:10 - Tell the righteous it will be well with them, for they will enjoy the fruit of their deeds. Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:10 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:10

Jeremiah 26:21-23 - When King Jehoiakim and all his officers and officials heard his words, the king sought to put ... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:21-23 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 26:21-23

1 Kings 21:20 - Ahab said to Elijah, “So you have found me, my enemy!” “I have found you,” he answered, “becaus... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:20

Ecclesiastes 1:10 - Is there anything of which one can say, “Look! This is something new”? It was here already, lon... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:10

1 Kings 19:2 - So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, “May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severel... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:2 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:2

Proverbs 13:13 - He who scorns instruction will pay for it, but he who respects a command is rewarded. Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:13 Click to read the verse Proverbs 13:13

2 Chronicles 16:10 - Asa was angry with the seer because of this; he was so enraged that he put him in prison. At th... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:10 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 16:10

Luke 6:35 - But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back... Click to read the verse Luke 6:35 Click to read the verse Luke 6:35

Philippians 2:17 - But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service coming fro... Click to read the verse Philippians 2:17 Click to read the verse Philippians 2:17

Psalms 19:11 - By them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11 Click to read the verse Psalms 19:11

Philippians 4:4 - Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Click to read the verse Philippians 4:4 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:4

Matthew 23:37 - “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I hav... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:37

Jeremiah 2:30 - “In vain I punished your people; they did not respond to correction. Your sword has devoured yo... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:30 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 2:30

Acts 7:52 - Was there ever a prophet your fathers did not persecute? They even killed those who predicted t... Click to read the verse Acts 7:52 Click to read the verse Acts 7:52

1 Kings 22:8 - The king of Israel answered Jehoshaphat, “There is still one man through whom we can inquire of... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:8

Acts 7:51-52 - “You stiff-necked people, with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You are just like your fathers: Y... Click to read the verse Acts 7:51-52 Click to read the verse Acts 7:51-52

1 Thessalonians 5:16 - Be joyful always; Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 5:16

1 Kings 18:4 - While Jezebel was killing off the Lord’s prophets, Obadiah had taken a hundred prophets and hid... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:4 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:4

1 Kings 19:10-14 - He replied, “I have been very zealous for the Lord God Almighty. The Israelites have rejected y... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10-14 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 19:10-14

Hebrews 11:6 - And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe ... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:6

Luke 13:34 - “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those sent to you, how often I hav... Click to read the verse Luke 13:34 Click to read the verse Luke 13:34

1 Kings 18:13 - Haven’t you heard, my lord, what I did while Jezebel was killing the prophets of the Lord? I hi... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 18:13

Matthew 10:41-42 - Anyone who receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward, and anyo... Click to read the verse Matthew 10:41-42 Click to read the verse Matthew 10:41-42

Hebrews 11:26 - He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, be... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:26 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:26

Hebrews 11:32 - And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, Da... Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32 Click to read the verse Hebrews 11:32

Colossians 3:24 - since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord C... Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 3:24

Romans 12:12 - Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Click to read the verse Romans 12:12 Click to read the verse Romans 12:12

2 Chronicles 24:20-22 - Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the peop... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 24:20-22

2 Kings 1:9 - Then he sent to Elijah a captain with his company of fifty men. The captain went up to Elijah, ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 1:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 1:9

Matthew 6:16 - Fasting “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:16

Nehemiah 9:26 - “But they were disobedient and rebelled against you; they put your law behind their backs. They... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:26 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 9:26

Jeremiah 32:2 - The army of the king of Babylon was then besieging Jerusalem, and Jeremiah the prophet was conf... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:2 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 32:2

Matthew 21:35 - “The tenants seized his servants; they beat one, killed another, and stoned a third. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:35

1 Kings 22:26-27 - The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:26-27 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 22:26-27

Matthew 16:27 - For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will rew... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:27 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:27

2 Chronicles 15:7 - But as for you, be strong and do not give up, for your work will be rewarded.” Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 15:7

1 Corinthians 3:8 - The man who plants and the man who waters have one purpose, and each will be rewarded according... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:8 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 3:8

Hebrews 10:35 - So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35 Click to read the verse Hebrews 10:35

2 Chronicles 18:26 - and say, ‘This is what the king says: Put this fellow in prison and give him nothing but bread ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:26 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 18:26

Luke 11:47-51 - “Woe to you, because you build tombs for the prophets, and it was your forefathers who killed t... Click to read the verse Luke 11:47-51 Click to read the verse Luke 11:47-51

Revelation 11:18 - The nations were angry; and your wrath has come. The time has come for judging the dead, and fo... Click to read the verse Revelation 11:18 Click to read the verse Revelation 11:18

Acts 16:25 - About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners we... Click to read the verse Acts 16:25 Click to read the verse Acts 16:25

Philippians 3:1 - No Confidence in the Flesh Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord! It is no trouble for me t... Click to read the verse Philippians 3:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 3:1

Acts 5:41 - The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering di... Click to read the verse Acts 5:41 Click to read the verse Acts 5:41

Romans 5:3 - Not only so, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces per... Click to read the verse Romans 5:3 Click to read the verse Romans 5:3

Ephesians 6:8 - because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is sl... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:8 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:8

1 Thessalonians 2:15 - who killed the Lord Jesus and the prophets and also drove us out. They displease God and are ho... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 2:15

1 Peter 1:6 - In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 1:6

1 Peter 4:13 - But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:13

James 1:2 - Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, Click to read the verse James 1:2 Click to read the verse James 1:2

Luke 6:23 - “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how ... Click to read the verse Luke 6:23 Click to read the verse Luke 6:23

Colossians 1:24 - Paul’s Labor for the Church Now I rejoice in what was suffered for you, and I fill up in my fle... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:24 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:24

Matthew 23:31-37 - So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets. Click to read the verse Matthew 23:31-37 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:31-37

Matthew 21:34-38 - When the harvest time approached, he sent his servants to the tenants to collect his fruit. Click to read the verse Matthew 21:34-38 Click to read the verse Matthew 21:34-38

Matthew 6:1-2 - Giving to the Needy “Be careful not to do your ‘acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen b... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1-2 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:1-2

Matthew 6:4-5 - so that your giving may be in secret. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will r... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4-5 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:4-5

Mark 12:5 - He sent still another, and that one they killed. He sent many others; some of them they beat, o... Click to read the verse Mark 12:5 Click to read the verse Mark 12:5

Acts 13:52 - And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit. Click to read the verse Acts 13:52 Click to read the verse Acts 13:52