1620 beatitudes, the
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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.

The poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3 pp Luke 6:20 See also Psalm 69:32-33; Isaiah 61:1; Matthew 23:12; Luke 18:9-14

Those who mourn

Matthew 5:4 pp Luke 6:21 See also Psalm 51:17; Isaiah 57:18-21; Isaiah 61:1-3; Jeremiah 31:13; Revelation 7:17; Revelation 21:4

The meek

Matthew 5:5 See also Psalm 37:11; Zephaniah 3:11-12; Matthew 11:29

Those who hunger after righteousness

Matthew 5:6 pp Luke 6:21 See also Isaiah 55:1-2; Matthew 6:33; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Peter 3:12

The merciful

Matthew 5:7 See also Exodus 34:6-7; Daniel 9:9; Matthew 6:12 pp Luke 11:4; Matthew 6:14-15; Matthew 18:21-35; Luke 6:36; James 2:13

The pure in heart

Matthew 5:8 See also Psalm 24:3-5; Psalm 51:10; Psalm 73:1; 1 John 3:2-3

The peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 See also Psalm 34:14; Matthew 5:44-45; Romans 12:18; Romans 14:19; 2 Timothy 2:22; James 3:17-18

The righteous who suffer persecution

Matthew 5:10-12 pp Luke 6:22 See also John 15:18-21; 2 Timothy 3:10-12; James 1:12; 1 Peter 3:14,17; Peter 4:12-16

See also

1335  blessing
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



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