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An Honored Heritage
Commentators explain that when you are persecuted for Christ, you join an honored line of succession that includes the Old Testament prophets. Charles Spurgeon calls this being elevated to the "peerage of martyrdom." This connection is meant to be a great comfort and confirmation that you are in the true service of God, sharing in the heritage of His most faithful messengers.
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Albert Barnes
On Matthew 5:12
18th Century
Theologian
Rejoice, etc. The reward of such suffering is great. To those who suffer most, God imparts the highest rewards.
Therefore, the crow…
Charles Spurgeon
On Matthew 5:12
19th Century
Preacher
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
You …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Matthew 5:12
These two verses, switching from third person to second, apply the force of the last beatitude to Jesus’ disciples. Verse 11 extends the persecutio…
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John Calvin
On Matthew 5:12
16th Century
Theologian
Rejoice ye, and leap for joy. The meaning is that a remedy is at hand, so that we may not be overwhelmed by unjust reproaches. For, as soo…
John Gill
On Matthew 5:12
17th Century
Pastor
Rejoice and be exceeding glad
Because of the honour put upon them, the glory they bring to Christ and his cause, by …
Matthew Henry
On Matthew 5:3–12
17th Century
Minister
Our Savior here gives eight characteristics of blessed people, which represent to us the principal graces of a Christian.
The poor …
Thomas Aquinas
On Matthew 5:11–12
13th Century
Philosopher
The prophets were killed because they did not deny the faith, but instead proclaimed the truth; John the Baptist was killed and was a martyr becaus…