The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes
1 Now [when he] saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and [after he] sat down, his disciples approached him.
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And opening his mouth he began to teach them, saying,
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"Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed [are] the ones who mourn, because they will be comforted.
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Blessed [are] the meek, because they will inherit the earth.
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Blessed [are] the ones who hunger and thirst [for] righteousness, because they will be satisfied.
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Blessed [are] the merciful, because they will be shown mercy.
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Blessed [are] the pure in heart, because they will see God.
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Blessed [are] the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.
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Blessed [are] those who are persecuted because of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute [you] and say all kinds of evil things against you, lying on account of me.
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Rejoice and be glad, because your reward [is] great in heaven, for in the [same] way they persecuted the prophets before you.