3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit! For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 "Blessed are they that mourn! For they will be comforted.
5 "Blessed are the gentle! For they will inherit the land.
6 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness! For they will have abundance.
7 "Blessed are the compassionate! For they will receive compassion.
8 "Blessed are the pure in heart! For they will see God.
9 "Blessed are the peacemakers! For they will be called sons of God.
10 "Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness! For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and say every evil thing against you falsely for my sake!
12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for your reward is great in heaven. For so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.