Matthew 5:12

χαίρετε καὶ ἀγαλλιᾶσθε ὅτι ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τοῖς οὐρανοῖς· οὕτως γὰρ ἐδίωξαν τοὺς προφήτας τοὺς πρὸ ὑμῶν

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Word Reference

Original Word	Definitions
χαίρετε G5463 V-PAM-2P	Strong's Definition chairō to be ___%___cheer___%___ful, i.e., calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation (on meeting or parting), be well to rejoice, be glad "to rejoice exceedingly"to be well, thrive"in salutations, hail!"at the beginning of letters: to give one greeting, salute
καὶ G2532 CONJ	Strong's Definition kai and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words and, also, even, indeed, but
ἀγαλλιᾶσθε G21 V-PNM-2P	Strong's Definition agalliaō properly, to jump for joy, i.e., exult to exult, rejoice exceedingly, be exceeding glad
ὅτι G3754 CONJ	Strong's Definition hoti demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because that, because, since
ὁ G3588 T-NSM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
μισθὸς G3408 N-NSM	Strong's Definition misthos pay for service (literally or figuratively), good or bad dues paid for work wages, hire reward: used of the fruit naturally resulting from toils and endeavors in both senses, rewards and punishments "of the rewards which God bestows, or will bestow, upon good deeds and endeavors"of punishments
ὑμῶν G5216	Strong's Definition hymōn of (from or concerning) you of yours
πολὺς G4183 A-NSM	Strong's Definition polys (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely many, much, large
ἐν G1722 PREP	Strong's Definition en ___%___in,___%___ at, (up-)on, by, etc in, by, with
τοῖς G3588 T-DPM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
οὐρανοῖς· G3772 N-DPM	Strong's Definition ouranos the sky; by extension, heaven (as the abode of God); by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel (Christianity) the vaulted expanse of the sky with all things visible in it the universe, the world "the aerial heavens or sky, the region where the clouds and the tempests gather, and where thunder and lightning are produced"the sidereal or starry heavens the region above the sidereal heavens, the seat of order of things eternal and consummately perfect where God dwells and other heavenly beings
οὕτως G3779 ADV	Strong's Definition houtō in this way (referring to what precedes or follows) in this manner, thus, so
γὰρ G1063 CONJ	Strong's Definition gar properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles) for
ἐδίωξαν G1377 V-AAI-3P	Strong's Definition diōkō compare the base of G1169 and G1249); to pursue (literally or figuratively); by implication, to persecute to make to run or flee, put to flight, drive away "to run swiftly in order to catch a person or thing, to run after to press on: figuratively of one who in a race runs swiftly to reach the goal "to pursue (in a hostile manner) in any way whatever to harass, trouble, molest one to persecute "to be mistreated, suffer persecution on account of something without the idea of hostility, to run after, follow after: someone"metaphorically, to pursue to seek after eagerly, earnestly endeavor to acquire
τοὺς G3588 T-APM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
προφήτας G4396 N-APM	Strong's Definition prophētēs a foreteller (___%___prophet___%___); by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet in Greek writings, an interpreter of oracles or of other hidden things "one who, moved by the Spirit of God and hence his organ or spokesman, solemnly declares to men what he has received by inspiration, especially concerning future events, and in particular such as relate to the cause and kingdom of God and to human salvation the Old Testament prophets, having foretold the kingdom, deeds and death, of Jesus the Messiah "of John the Baptist, the herald of Jesus the Messiah"of the illustrious prophet, the Jews expected before the advent of the Messiah"the Messiah"of men filled with the Spirit of God, who by God's authority and command in words of weight pleads the cause of God and urges salvation of men"of prophets that appeared in the apostolic age among Christians they are associated with the apostles "they discerned and did what is best for the Christian cause, foretelling certain future events (see Acts 11:27)"in the religious assemblies of the Christians, they were moved by the Holy Spirit to speak, having power to instruct, comfort, encourage, rebuke, convict, and stimulate, their hearers a poet (because poets were believed to sing under divine inspiration) of Epimenides (see Titus 1:12)
τοὺς G3588 T-APM	Strong's Definition ho the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) this, that, these, etc. Only significant renderings other than ___%___the___%___ counted
πρὸ G4253 PREP	Strong's Definition pro ___%___fore___%___, i.e., in front of, prior (figuratively, superior) to before
ὑμῶν G5216	Strong's Definition hymōn of (from or concerning) you of yours

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Cross References

Luke 6:23

χαίρετε ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ καὶ σκιρτήσατε ἰδού γὰρ ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ· κατὰ ταῦτα γὰρ ἐποίουν τοῖς προφήταις οἱ πατέρες αὐτῶν

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

James 1:2

Πᾶσαν χαρὰν ἡγήσασθε ἀδελφοί μου ὅταν πειρασμοῖς περιπέσητε ποικίλοις

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Colossians 3:24

εἰδότες ὅτι ἀπὸ κυρίου ἀπολήψεσθε τὴν ἀνταπόδοσιν τῆς κληρονομίας τῷ γὰρ κυρίῳ Χριστῷ δουλεύετε·

Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

1 Peter 4:13

ἀλλὰ καθὸ κοινωνεῖτε τοῖς τοῦ Χριστοῦ παθήμασιν χαίρετε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ ἀποκαλύψει τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ χαρῆτε ἀγαλλιώμενοι

But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Colossians 1:24

Νῦν χαίρω ἐν τοῖς παθήμασιν μου ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν καὶ ἀνταναπληρῶ τὰ ὑστερήματα τῶν θλίψεων τοῦ Χριστοῦ ἐν τῇ σαρκί μου ὑπὲρ τοῦ σώματος αὐτοῦ ὅ ἐστιν ἡ ἐκκλησία

Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for sake, his body's which is the church:

Ruth 2:12

יְשַׁלֵּם יְהוָה פָּֽעֳלֵךְ וּתְהִי מַשְׂכֻּרְתֵּךְ שְׁלֵמָה מֵעִם יְהוָה אֱלֹהֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֲשֶׁר-בָּאת לַֽחֲסוֹת תַּֽחַת-כְּנָפָֽיו׃

The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel, under whose wings thou art come to trust.

Romans 5:3

οὐ μόνον δέ ἀλλὰ καὶ καυχώμεθα ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσιν εἰδότες ὅτι ἡ θλῖψις ὑπομονὴν κατεργάζεται

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

Psalms 58:11

וְיֹאמַר אָדָם אַךְ-פְּרִי לַצַּדִּיק אַךְ יֵשׁ-אֱלֹהִים שֹׁפְטִים בָּאָֽרֶץ׃

So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth.

Proverbs 11:18

רָשָׁע עֹשֶׂה פְעֻלַּת-שָׁקֶר וְזֹרֵעַ צְדָקָה שֶׂכֶר אֱמֶֽת׃

The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward.

Isaiah 3:10

אִמְרוּ צַדִּיק כִּי-טוֹב כִּֽי-פְרִי מַעַלְלֵיהֶם יֹאכֵֽלוּ׃

Say ye to the righteous, that it shall be well with him: for they shall eat the fruit of their doings.

2 Chronicles 36:16

וַיִּֽהְיוּ מַלְעִבִים בְּמַלְאֲכֵי הָֽאֱלֹהִים וּבוֹזִים דְּבָרָיו וּמִֽתַּעְתְּעִים בִּנְבִאָיו עַד עֲלוֹת חֲמַת-יְהוָה בְּעַמּוֹ עַד-לְאֵין מַרְפֵּֽא׃

But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.

Matthew 16:27

μέλλει γὰρ ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἔρχεσθαι ἐν τῇ δόξῃ τοῦ πατρὸς αὐτοῦ μετὰ τῶν ἀγγέλων αὐτοῦ καὶ τότε ἀποδώσει ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὴν πρᾶξιν αὐτοῦ

For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.

Hebrews 11:6

χωρὶς δὲ πίστεως ἀδύνατον εὐαρεστῆσαι· πιστεῦσαι γὰρ δεῖ τὸν προσερχόμενον τῷ θεῷ ὅτι ἔστιν καὶ τοῖς ἐκζητοῦσιν αὐτὸν μισθαποδότης γίνεται

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

1 Thessalonians 2:15

τῶν καὶ τὸν κύριον ἀποκτεινάντων Ἰησοῦν καὶ τοὺς ἰδίους προφήτας καὶ ἡμᾶς ἐκδιωξάντων καὶ θεῷ μὴ ἀρεσκόντων καὶ πᾶσιν ἀνθρώποις ἐναντίων

Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:

Philippians 2:17

ἀλλ' εἰ καὶ σπένδομαι ἐπὶ τῇ θυσίᾳ καὶ λειτουργίᾳ τῆς πίστεως ὑμῶν χαίρω καὶ συγχαίρω πᾶσιν ὑμῖν·

Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.

Matthew 6:16

Ὅταν δὲ νηστεύητε μὴ γίνεσθε ὥσπερ οἱ ὑποκριταὶ σκυθρωποί ἀφανίζουσιν γὰρ τὰ πρόσωπα αὐτῶν ὅπως φανῶσιν τοῖς ἀνθρώποις νηστεύοντες· ἀμὴν λέγω ὑμῖν ὅτι ἀπέχουσιν τὸν μισθὸν αὐτῶν

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.

2 Corinthians 4:17

τὸ γὰρ παραυτίκα ἐλαφρὸν τῆς θλίψεως ἡμῶν καθ' ὑπερβολὴν εἰς ὑπερβολὴν αἰώνιον βάρος δόξης κατεργάζεται ἡμῖν

For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

Luke 6:35

πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανείζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες· καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ τοῦ ὑψίστου ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for again; nothing and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

1 Kings 18:13

הֲלֹֽא-הֻגַּד לַֽאדֹנִי אֵת אֲשֶׁר-עָשִׂיתִי בַּֽהֲרֹג אִיזֶבֶל אֵת נְבִיאֵי יְהוָה וָֽאַחְבִּא מִנְּבִיאֵי יְהוָה מֵאָה אִישׁ חֲמִשִּׁים חֲמִשִּׁים אִישׁ בַּמְּעָרָה וָֽאֲכַלְכְּלֵם לֶחֶם וָמָֽיִם׃

Was it not told my lord what I did when Jezebel slew the prophets of the LORD, how I hid an hundred men of the LORD's prophets by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water?

1 Kings 22:26

וַיֹּאמֶר מֶלֶךְ יִשְׂרָאֵל קַח אֶת-מִיכָיְהוּ וַֽהֲשִׁיבֵהוּ אֶל-אָמֹן שַׂר-הָעִיר וְאֶל-יוֹאָשׁ בֶּן-הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃

And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

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