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Matthew 5:10-12

Matthew 5:10-12

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

The blessedness of persecution.

Between this subject and that presented in the verse preceding there is the relation of sequence.

I. VIRTUE PROVOKES THE RESENTMENT OF WICKEDNESS.

1. This is exemplified in Christ.

2. It is exemplified in the Church.

3. It is exemplified in every saint.

II. SUFFERING THUS ENTAILED SHOULD OCCASION JOY.

1. Because associated with the noblest sympathies.

2. Because associated with the best company.

3. Because associated with a great reward.

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