1 And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:3 “Blessed
are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed
are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed
are the meek,
For they shall inherit the [
a]earth.
6 Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed
are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed
are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9 Blessed
are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 Blessed
are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great
is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:1-12