Matthew 5:1-12

The Sermon on the Mount 1Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

The Beatitudes 2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sonsGreek huioi; see Preface of God.

10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.