Parallel Bible results for "matthew 5:4-14"

Matthew 5:4-14

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4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 "Blessed are those who 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 you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
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, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were 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.
13 "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.
13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
14 "You are the light of the world. A city built on a hill cannot be hid.
14 “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.
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