Matthew 5:11

Tertullian Of Patience

If the tongue's bitterness break out in malediction or reproach, look back at the saying, "When they curse you, rejoice."[89]

Tertullian Of Patience

When, however, He says, "Rejoice and exult, as often as they shall curse and persecute you; for very great is your reward in heaven,"[117]

Tertullian De Fuga in Persecutione

If I avoid suffering, I am ashamed to confess. "Happy they who suffer persecution for My name's sake."[26]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II

But if any one be maliciously prosecuted by the heathen, because he will not still go along with them to the same excess of riot, let him know that such a one is blessed of God, according as our Lord says in the Gospel: "Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, or persecute you, or say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice and be exceeding glad, for your reward is great in heaven."[45]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book V

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad, because your reward is great in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before us."[6]