The Mount Sermon: The Beatitudes
Matthew Chapter 5 Verses from 1 to 12
5: 2 And opening his mouth he taught them, saying:
5: 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5: 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will receive consolation.
5: 5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall receive the land for an inheritance.
5: 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
5: 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy.
5: 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
5: 9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
5:10 Blessed are those who suffer persecution for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5:11 Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you for my sake, and say all manner of evil against you, lying.
5:12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven; for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.