Matthew 5

Teaching on the mountain

1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2and he began to teach them:

The blessed

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. 4Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the gentle,
for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful,
for they will receive mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called God’s children. 10Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. 11You are blessed when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. 12Rejoice and celebrate, because your reward in heaven is great. That is how they persecuted the prophets before you.