Cross references
Matthew 5:10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:10 has 25 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 25 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to James 1:12 (99 votes) and 1 Peter 3:13–14 (72 votes). 40 other verses point back to it. It links with 21 other books, from Deuteronomy 11 to Revelation 2.
Which verses does Matthew 5:10 point to?
The 20 strongest of 25, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- James 1:1299 votes
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.
- 1 Peter 3:13–1472 votes
Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good? But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
- 2 Corinthians 4:1760 votes
For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
- Matthew 5:346 votes
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
- James 1:2–545 votes
Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. …
- Luke 6:2243 votes
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.
- 2 Timothy 2:1233 votes
if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;
- 2 Corinthians 4:8–1229 votes
We are hard pressed on all sides, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed. …
- Luke 21:1222 votes
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.
- Philippians 1:2822 votes
without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
- 1 Peter 4:12–1621 votes
- Revelation 2:1021 votes
- John 15:2020 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4–719 votes
- 2 Timothy 3:1119 votes
- Psalm 37:1217 votes
- Matthew 25:3417 votes
- Mark 10:3016 votes
- Romans 8:35–3914 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:9–1314 votes
Which verses point to Matthew 5:10?
The 10 strongest of 40.