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New International Version NIV
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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Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2 and he began to teach them. He said:
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and he began to teach them. He said:
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 be shown 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.
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Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide.