Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

Blessed they who are persecuted on account of righteousness, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.

World English Bible (WEB)

Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake, For theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

`Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.