be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you
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King James Version
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.English Standard Version
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.New International Version
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.