Blessed Are...

Matthew 5: 1-10

 ¹Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, ²and he began to teach them saying:

 ³"Blessed are the poor in spirit,

      for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

 ⁴Blessed are those who mourn,

      for they will be comforted.

 ⁵Blessed are the meek,

      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 be shown mercy.

 ⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,

      for they will see God.

 ⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,

      for they will be called sons of God.

 ¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

      for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.