Matthew 5:1-16 ▼

1 And, seeing the multitudes, He went up into the mountain; and, He having sat down, His disciples came to Him:

2 and, opening His mouth, He taught them, saying,

3 "Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

4 "Happy are those who mourn: because they shall be comforted,

5 "Happy are the meek: because they shall inherit the earth.

6 "Happy are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: because they shall be filled.

7 "Happy are the merciful: because they shall receive mercy.

8 "Happy are the pure in heart; because they shall see God.

9 "Happy are the peacemakers; because they shall be called sons of God.

10 "Happy are those who have been persecuted for righteousness' sake; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

11 "Happy are ye, when they shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for My sake.

12 Rejoice, and exult; because great is your reward in Heaven, for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.

13 "Ye are the salt of the earth; but, if the salt become tasteless, with what shall it be salted? It is henceforth good for nothing, except, when cast without, to be trodden under foot by men.

14 "Ye are the light of the world: a city, set upon a hill, cannot he hid.

15 Nor do they light a lamp, and put it under the measure, but on the lamp-stand; and it gives light to all who are in the house.

16 So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father Who is in Heaven.