Description
The Beatitudes. This is the opening of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus starts by giving a clear picture of what a truly blessed life looks like.
Matthew
5
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"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5
"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
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"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 those who are persecuted for righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
11
"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things about you falsely on account of me.
12
Rejoice and be glad because your reward is great in heaven, for they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way.
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Verse set info
Put together by SirColes.
Created on May 26, 2013.
Created on May 26, 2013.
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