¹⁰ “Blessed are those who have been ^(A)persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for ^(B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people ^(C)insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

⁴⁰ They followed his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they ^(A)flogged them and ordered them not to ^[a]speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them. ⁴¹ So they went on their way from the presence of the ^[b](B)Council, ^(C)rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame ^(D)for His name.

¹⁴ But even if you should ^(A)suffer for the sake of righteousness, ^(B)you ^[a]are blessed. ^(C)And do not fear their ^[b]intimidation, and do not be in dread,