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3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
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6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
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7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
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10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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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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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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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.
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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.
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
