Matthew 5:10-12

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 5:11

Jesus applies this to His immediate disciples: v. 11. Blessed are ye when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My name's sake. These are a few of the forms in which the hatred of the enemies will be likely to manifest itself. It is a persistent, continuous persecution by word and deed, especially hard to bear because of malicious lies which implied, and accused the disciples of, all manner of evil. There are two facts that serve... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Matthew 5:12

In spite of the persecutions, then: v. 12. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad; for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Joy, gladness in the highest measure is possible, an irrepressible exhibition of exultation is expected of Christ's followers. For all the hatred that can be poured out by the enemies cannot be measured against, cannot come into consideration in comparison with, the reward of grace in heaven. They will be more than amply... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Matthew 5:1-16

PART SECONDChrist manifesting Himself in outward obscurity as the true Saviour, by His works; and proving Himself the promised Prophet, Priest, and King, in His continual conflict with the spurious notions entertained by the Jews concerning the Messiah (Matthew 5:1 to Matthew 16:12)._____________FIRST SECTIONCHRIST MANIFESTING HIMSELF AS THE PROPHET. A. AS TEACHER OF THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN. THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, CH. 5–7Structure of the Sermon on the Mount.—The grand fundamental idea of the... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Matthew 5:10-16

the New Salt and Light of Human Society Matthew 5:10-16 We must expect to be persecuted, if we hold up the pure light of a consistent life amid the evils of the world. Men hate the light which exposes their misdeeds. They will tolerate you only so long as you leave them alone. But the universal testimony of those who have suffered thus is that the Son of man walks through the furnace beside His faithful martyrs. Our holy lives ought to act as salt to arrest the corruption around us. It is... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Matthew 5:1-48

In the three chapters beginning here we have the Magna Charta of the Kingdom. This chapter opens with a great revelation of its supreme condition. Character is everything. The first word is suggestive, "Happy." That marks the divine will for man. It also announces that human happiness is conditioned in character. A sevenfold happiness is named. Such character is contradictory to the spirit of every age apart from the Kingship of God, and will result in "persecution." So the King adds an eighth... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Matthew 5:1-42

The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5:1-42 INTRODUCTORY WORDS 1. The key to the Sermon on the Mount is found in Matthew 4:23 : "preaching the Gospel of the Kingdom." Before the Lord sat a great crowd of people and among them His own disciples. As He looked into those hungry faces He saw the same needs there, that we would see in any audience today. The one yearning of their hearts was that they might find happiness. They had failed. Many thought that wealth would make them happy. They had been... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 5:10

THE PERSECUTED‘Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for their’s is the kingdom of heaven.’ Matthew 5:10 I. The saints have always been persecuted. II. The world hates them because they are not of the world. III. Their ‘names are in the Book of Life.’ IV.‘Theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.’—The Rev. F. Harper. read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 5:11-12

PROTECTION ON EARTH: REWARD IN HEAVEN‘Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you: … great is your reward in heaven.’ Matthew 5:11-2 Kings : Revelation 7:2, portion for Epistle for All Saints’ Day, should be read in connection with this Beatitude.Our Lord’s first offers, His first promises and calls, tell of persecution, slander, and reviling; not of ease, honour, and worldly favour. His first promises do not even enlarge on the future glory. All that He does is to pronounce them ‘Blessed.’ All... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:10

“Blessed ones, those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the Kingly Rule of Heaven.” Here those who are blessed by God ‘have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake’. This can hardly refer to His current disciples, for they are hardly yet in a position to have faced any real level of persecution. And if it had been meant to refer to them, why the change of tense? Thus the blessed ones spoken of are in the past, which is confirmed by the introduction of the present... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 5:10-12

The Persecution of the Godly, And the Blessedness That Is Seen To Be Theirs As A Result. They Will Therefore Be Like The Prophets Of Old Who Were Also Persecuted (5:10-12). Analysis of Matthew 5:10-12 . a “Blessed ones, those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake (Matthew 5:10 a). b For theirs is the Kingly Rule of Heaven” (Matthew 5:10 b). c Blessed are you when men shall reproach you, and persecute you (Matthew 5:11 a). d And say all manner of evil against you falsely, for... read more

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