The Persecuted are the Blessed

1 Peter 3:8English Standard Version (ESV)

8 Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.

Matthew 5:10-12English Standard Version (ESV)

10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Psalm 150:6English Standard Version (ESV)

6 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord!
Praise the Lord!