Matthew 5:2-12

2and he began to teach them:

3“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

4Blessed are those who mourn. They will be comforted.

5Blessed are those who are gentle. They will inherit the earth.

6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.

7Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully.

8Blessed are those whose thoughts are pure. They will see God.

9Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.

10Blessed are those who are persecuted for doing what God approves of. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

11“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, lie, and say all kinds of evil things about you because of me.

12Rejoice and be glad because you have a great reward in heaven! The prophets who lived before you were persecuted in these ways.