Deep into the Beatitides -Pt 8 - The Persecuted

Mat 5:10  “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  Mat 5:11  “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.  Mat 5:12  Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.