3 »Blessed Greek: makarios: happy, blessed are those conscious of their spiritual need, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
4 »Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5 »Blessed are the meek gentlemildhumble, for they will inherit the earth.
6 »Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 »Blessed are the merciful and compassionate, for they will receive mercy and compassion.
8 »Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
9 »Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.
10 »Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of heaven.
11 »Blessed are you when men revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely for my sake.
12 »Rejoice, and be filled with joy, for great is your reward in heaven. The prophets, who came before you, were also persecuted.