Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
To Shem also, the father of all the children of Eber, the elder brother of Japheth, children were born.Genesis 10:21 RSV
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.Matthew 5:11 KJV
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.Matthew 5:9 KJV