2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# those who have been persecuted
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2023-06-29 20:31:06 +00:00
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"those people whom others treat unfairly"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# for righteousness' sake
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2023-06-29 20:31:06 +00:00
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"because they do what God wants them to do" or "because they do what God wants them to do"
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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# theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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2023-06-29 20:31:06 +00:00
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Here "kingdom of heaven" refers to God's rule as king. This phrase is only in the book of Matthew. If possible, keep "heaven" in your translation.
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2017-12-12 06:13:24 +00:00
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