The beatitudes

The poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3 ESV

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

See also Is 61:1; Ps 69:32–33; Mt 23:12; Lk 18:9–14

Those who mourn

Matthew 5:4 ESV

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

See also Ps 51:17; Is 57:18–21; Is 61:1–3; Je 31:13; Re 7:17; Re 21:4

The meek

Matthew 5:5 ESV

“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

See also Ps 37:11; Zep 3:11–12; Mt 11:29

Those who hunger after righteousness

Matthew 5:6 ESV

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

See also 1 Pe 3:12; Is 55:1–2; Mt 6:33; 2 Ti 2:22

The merciful

Matthew 5:7 ESV

“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

See also Da 9:9; Lk 6:36; Ex 34:6–7; Mt 6:12; Mt 6:14–15; Mt 18:21–35; Jas 2:13

The pure in heart

Matthew 5:8 ESV

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

See also Ps 73:1; Ps 24:3–5; Ps 51:10; 1 Jn 3:2–3

The peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 ESV

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.

See also 2 Ti 2:22; Ps 34:14; Mt 5:44–45; Ro 12:18; Ro 14:19; Jas 3:17–18

The righteous who suffer persecution

Matthew 5:10–12 ESV

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

See also Jn 15:18–21; 2 Ti 3:10–12; Jas 1:12; 1 Pe 3:14; 1 Pe 3:17; 1 Pe 4:12–16