Beatitudes
•Matthew 5:3-12 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will
be filled. 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they
will receive mercy. 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for
they will see God. 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for
they will be called
children of God. 10 "Blessed are
those who are persecuted
for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Â
11 "Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil
against you falsely on my
account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the
same way they persecuted the
prophets who were before you.