Verse Comparison: Matthew 5:10
American Standard Version
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Amplified® Bible
Blessed {and} happy {and} enviably fortunate {and} spiritually prosperous (in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!
Contemporary English Version
God blesses those people who are treated badly for doing right. They belong to the kingdom of heaven.
Darby English Version
Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
Good News Bible
"Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
International Standard Version
"How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
King James Version
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
New American Standard Bible
"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
New International Version
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
New King James Version
Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Those who have received persecution for the sake of righteousness shall receive blessings, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Revised Standard Version
"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
`Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
