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John Chrysostom
Catena Aurea · Matthäusevangelium 5
Mt 5, 10English original
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution for righteousness’ sake, that is for virtue, for defending others, for piety, for all these things are spoken of under the title of righteousness. This follows the beatitude upon the peacemakers, that we may not be led to suppose that it is good to seek peace at all times.