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1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
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When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain; and after he sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 and he began to teach them. He said:
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Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying:
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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"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.
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"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
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"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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"Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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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"Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
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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Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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