Blessed when men revile you.

This is. personal application of what has just preceded and is addressed to his disciples. Some of those who listened to him were reviled by the Jews, and persecuted unto death. The Jews were the first persecutors.

For my sake.

In the preceding verse it is said "for righteousness' sake." The two expressions mean the same. Christ is our righteousness. His disciples shall be troubled for his sake, but the troubles shall bring blessings.

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