The beatitudes

The poor in spirit

Matthew 5:3 CSB

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

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

Those who mourn

Matthew 5:4 CSB

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will 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 CSB

Blessed are the humble, for they will inherit the earth.

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

Those who hunger after righteousness

Matthew 5:6 CSB

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

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

The merciful

Matthew 5:7 CSB

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown 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 CSB

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

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

The peacemakers

Matthew 5:9 CSB

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will 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 CSB

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. “You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how 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