Matthew 5:1-8

1 When He saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain, and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.
2 Then[a] He began to teach them, saying:

The Beatitudes

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the gentle, because they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God.

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Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Lit Then opening His mouth
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