Matthew 5:1–9
1Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.↗
2He 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 gentle, 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 children of God.↗
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