5:1 |
Then, seeing the crowds, he ascended the mountain, and when he had sat down, his disciples drew near to him, |
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 the meek, for they shall possess the earth. |
5:5 |
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled. |
5:6 |
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied. |
5:7 |
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall 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 endure persecution for the sake of justice, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. |
5:11 |
Blessed are you when they have slandered you, and persecuted you, and spoken all kinds of evil against you, falsely, for my sake: |
5:12 |
be glad and exult, for your reward in heaven is plentiful. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
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