Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him and He began to teach them

He said: Blessed are the poor in spirit

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are those who mourn

for they will be comforted

Blessed are the meek

for they will inherit the earth

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

for they will be filled

Blessed are the merciful

for they will be shown mercy

Blessed are the pure in heart

for they will see God

Blessed are the peacemakers

for they will be called children of God

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you

and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven,

for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you