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I. Consider its PRECIOUSNESS. It is shown —

1. By remembering who bestows it.

2. It is in heaven.

3. It meets and satisfies the yearning of the saints here.

4. It exceeds our power to measure.

5. It is connected with recognition of service.

6. It is freed from all admixture of sorrow.

7. It is carefully prepared for us.

8. It is certain.

9. It is the highest elevation.

II. Consider it as a legitimate MOTIVE TO ACTION (Hebrews 10:35; Hebrews 11:26).

III. Concluding REFLECTIONS.

1. The saints' great reward, not in this life.

2. They have an ever-brightening prospect.

3. God's desire to stimulate us to a better life by revealing to us the great reward.

4. A support in trial.

(J. W. Hussey, M. A.)

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KJV: Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

WEB: Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.