The beatitudes

The poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3 NASB95

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

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

Those who mourn

Matthew 5:4 NASB95

“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 NASB95

“Blessed are the gentle, 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 NASB95

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

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

The merciful

Matthew 5:7 NASB95

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

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

The pure in heart

Matthew 5:8 NASB95

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

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

The peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 NASB95

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

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

The righteous who suffer persecution

Matthew 5:10–12 NASB95

“Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. “Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. “Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way 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