Matthew 5:1-6

The Sermon on the Mount

1 Seeing the crowds, 1he went up on the mountain, and when he 2sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes

2 And 3he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 4"Blessed are 5the poor in spirit, for 6theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 "Blessed are 7those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 "Blessed are the 8meek, for they 9shall inherit the earth.
6 "Blessed are those who hunger and 10thirst 11for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

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Cross References 11

  • 1. Matthew 15:29
  • 2. Luke 4:20
  • 3. Psalms 78:2
  • 4. For ver. 3-12, [Luke 6:20-23]
  • 5. [Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 66:2]
  • 6. [Luke 12:32]
  • 7. Isaiah 61:2, 3; John 16:20; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Revelation 21:4; [James 4:9, 10]
  • 8. Psalms 37:11
  • 9. Psalms 37:11
  • 10. Psalms 42:2; Isaiah 55:1, 2; John 7:37
  • 11. 2 Timothy 2:22; [Matthew 6:33]
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