The Beatitudes...From The Sermon On The Mount...Jesus Speaking to Us...You and Me

The Beatitudes
Matthew 5

1And seeing the multitudes,

He went up on a mountain,

and when He was seated

His disciples came to Him.

2Then He opened His mouth

and taught them,

saying:


3"Blessed are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5Blessed are the meek,
For they shall inherit the earth.

6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
For they shall be filled.

7Blessed are the merciful,
For they shall obtain mercy.

8Blessed are the pure in heart,
For they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11"Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you,

and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.

12Rejoice and be exceedingly glad,

for great is your reward in heaven,

for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.