| (3) |
"Blessed are the poor in
spirit, |
For theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. |
| (4)
|
Blessed are those
who mourn, |
For they shall be
comforted. |
| (5) |
Blessed are the meek, |
For they shall inherit
the earth. |
| (6) |
Blessed are those who
hunger and thirst for righteousness, |
For they shall be filled. |
| (7) |
Blessed are the merciful, |
For they shall obtain
mercy. |
| (8) |
Blessed are the pure in
heart, |
For they shall see God. |
| (9) |
Blessed are the
peacemakers |
For they shall be called
sons of God. |
| (10) |
Blessed are those who are
persecuted for righteousness' sake, |
For theirs is the kingdom
of heaven. |
(11)
&
(12) |
Blessed are you when they revile and
persecute you,
and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake
(NKJV) |
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad,
for great is your reward in heaven,
for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. |
