Parallel Bible results for "matthew 5:1-12"

Matthew 5:1-12

1 Now [when he] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and [after he] sat down, his disciples approached him.

1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

2 And opening his mouth he began to teach them, saying,

2 and he began to teach them. He said:

3 "Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed [are] the ones who mourn, because they will be comforted.

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

5 Blessed [are] the meek, because they will inherit the earth.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

6 Blessed [are] the ones who hunger and thirst [for] righteousness, because they will be satisfied.

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed [are] the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8 Blessed [are] the pure in heart, because they will see God.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 Blessed [are] the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.

10 Blessed [are] those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute [you] and say all kinds of evil things against you, lying on account of me.

11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

12 Rejoice and be glad, because your reward [is] great in heaven, for in the [same] way they persecuted the prophets before you.

12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.