The blessings pronounced by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount on those whose lives exhibit particular characteristics or qualities. These contrast sharply with popular values and outlooks.

Matthew 5:3

The poor in spirit

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Psalms 69:32-33

pp Lk 6:20

Isaiah 61:1
Matthew 23:12
Luke 18:9-14
Matthew 5:4

Those who mourn

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Psalms 51:17

pp Lk 6:21

Isaiah 57:18-21; 61:1-3
Jeremiah 31:13
Revelation 7:17; 21:4
Matthew 5:5

The meek

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Psalms 37:11
Zephaniah 3:11-12
Matthew 11:29
Matthew 5:6

Those who hunger after righteousness

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Isaiah 55:1-2

pp Lk 6:21

Matthew 6:33
2 Timothy 2:22
1 Peter 3:12
Matthew 5:7

The merciful

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Exodus 34:6-7
Daniel 9:9
Matthew 6:12
Matthew 6:14-15; 18:21-35
Luke 6:36

pp Lk 11:4

James 2:13
Matthew 5:8

The pure in heart

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Psalms 24:3-5; 51:10; 73:1
1 John 3:2-3
Matthew 5:9

The peacemakers

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Psalms 34:14
Matthew 5:44-45
Romans 12:18; 14:19
2 Timothy 2:22
James 3:17-18
Matthew 5:10-12

The righteous who suffer persecution

See also

John 15:18-21

pp Lk 6:22

2 Timothy 3:10-12
James 1:12
1 Peter 3:14,17; 4:12-16

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1660 Sermon on the Mount
5419 mourning
5450 poverty, spiritual
6686 mercy
8154 righteousness
8276 humility
8305 meekness
8324 purity
8458 peacemakers
8638 benedictions
8794 persecution