Matthew 5:12 · WEB
“Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”
— Matthew 5:12
Era
Life of Jesus (~30 AD)
Emotion
joyful
Type
wisdom
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