Matthew 5:3-11

3“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

4God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.

6God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.

7God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

8God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.

9God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.

10God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers.