Matthew 5:3-8

3 ¹"Blessed are ²the poor in spirit, for ³theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 "Blessed are ⁴those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 "Blessed are the ⁵meek, for they ⁶shall inherit the earth.

6 "Blessed are those who hunger and ⁷thirst ⁸for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 "Blessed are ⁹the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 "Blessed are ¹⁰the pure in heart, for ¹¹they shall see God.

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1. For ver. 3-12, [Luke 6:20-23]
2. [Isaiah 61:1; Isaiah 66:2]
3. [Luke 12:32]
4. Isaiah 61:2, 3; John 16:20; 2 Corinthians 1:7; 2 Corinthians 7:10; Revelation 21:4; [James 4:9, 10]
5. Psalms 37:11
6. Psalms 37:11
7. Psalms 42:2; Isaiah 55:1, 2; John 7:37
8. 2 Timothy 2:22; [Matthew 6:33]
9. Matthew 18:33; Matthew 25:34-36; Proverbs 19:17; Luke 6:36; 2 Timothy 1:16; Hebrews 6:10
10. Psalms 24:4; 2 Timothy 2:22; [1 Peter 1:22]
11. Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 3:2, 3; Revelation 22:4; [1 Corinthians 13:12]

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