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persecuted

Meaning of “persecuted”

Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of persecute, meaning to pursue, harass, or oppress.

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20 occurrences20 verses12 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 30:7

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Matthew 5:10
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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1611 witness · Matthew 5:10 · retained source text

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousnesse sake: for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

1611 marginal note1.Pet. 3.14.

Matthew 5:12
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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1611 witness · Matthew 5:12 · retained source text

Reioyce, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heauen: For so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you.

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