Parallel Bible results for "matthew 5:3-11"

Matthew 5:3-11

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3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for 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 ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.
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