The Book of Mormon

3 Nephi 12:10

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And blessed are all they which are persecuted, for my namesake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.

Influences

Matthew 5:10 (KJV)
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Changes

And blessed are all they whicho are persecuted, for my name’s sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Hheaven.

Simple English

God blesses all those who are hurt because of me. Heaven’s kingdom belongs to them.

Paraphrase

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for following me, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”