Matthew 5:1-9

1 ¹When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on ²the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

2 ³He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,

3 "⁴Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ⁵theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 "Blessed are ⁶those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 "Blessed are ⁷the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 "Blessed are ⁸those who hunger and thirst for 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.

9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for ¹²they shall be called sons of God.

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1. Matthew 5-7; Luke 6:20-49
2. Mark 3:13; Luke 6:17; Luke 9:28; John 6:3, 15
3. Matthew 13:35; Acts 8:35; Acts 10:34; Acts 18:14
4. Matthew 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-23
5. Matthew 5:10; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 25:34; Mark 10:14; Luke 6:20; Luke 22:29
6. Isaiah 61:2; John 16:20; Revelation 7:17
7. Psalms 37:11
8. Isaiah 55:1, 2; John 4:14; John 6:48f; John 7:37
9. Proverbs 11:17; Matthew 6:14, 15; Matthew 18:33-35
10. Psalms 24:4
11. Hebrews 12:14; 1 John 3:2; Revelation 22:4
12. Matthew 5:45; Luke 6:35; Romans 8:14