Matthew 5:10-12

New Catholic Bible

¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted in the cause of justice,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and utter all kinds of calumnies against you for my sake. ¹²Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. In the same manner, they persecuted the prophets who preceded you.