Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Berean Standard Bible, public domain. Read all of Matthew 5 · Words of Christ are set in red.

2 songs meet this passage

  • “Sach Bolenga Ta Milu 295”

    295 · Sidhu Moose Wala

    resonates with Matthew 5:10

    The song's refrain that truth-telling brings persecution (295, a legal code for provoking unrest) mirrors the blessing on those persecuted for righteousness.

  • “The words that Jesus said / About the road to happiness”

    Man in Black · Johnny Cash

    resonates with Matthew 5:3-10

    The Beatitudes describe the very 'road to happiness through love and charity' the song says most people ignore.

Elsewhere in Matthew 5