Matthew 5:1-12
The Sermon on the Mount
Seeing the crowds, ahe went up on the mountain, and when he bsat down, his disciples came to him.
The Beatitudes
2 And ahe opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
3 a“Blessed are bthe poor in spirit, for ctheirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are athose who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the ameek, for they ashall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and athirst bfor righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are athe merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are athe pure in heart, for bthey shall see God.
9 “Blessed are athe peacemakers, for bthey shall be called csons of God.
10 a“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for btheirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 a“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely bon my account. 12 aRejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for bso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway,
a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. ESV Text Edition: 2025.