The Beatitudes

Matthew 5:1-12

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain, and when he was set down, his disciples came unto him. And opening his mouth, he taught them, saying:

(1) Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(2) Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.

(3) Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

(4) Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.

(5) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

(6) Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.

(7) Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.

(8) Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and speak all that is evil against you, untruly, for my sake: Be glad and rejoice, for your reward is very great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets that were before you.