The final beatitude in both Matthew and Luke is also the longest, spanning two verses. It is debatable as to whether the second verse should be seen as part of the beatitude or an additional comment attached to the beatitude. Regardless, the instruction to rejoice is closely linked to the final beatitude and gives Jesus’ followers additional motivation for why they should desire to be blessed by God despite the suffering that it could entail (as helpfully outlined in this beatitude).
