Matthew 5:1-12 ▼

1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples (pupils) came to Him,

2 and He began to teach them, saying:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit {pneumati}, 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 be shown mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God {Theon}.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God {Theou}.

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

11 Blessed are you⁺ when people insult you⁺, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you⁺ because of Me.

12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your⁺ reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you⁺.