The beatitudes
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· 5 viewsThe blessings pronounced by Jesus Christ in the Sermon on the Mount on those whose lives exhibit particular characteristics or qualities. These contrast sharply with popular values and outlooks.
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The poor in spirit
The poor in spirit
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
Those who mourn
Blessed are they that 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
The meek
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
Those who hunger after righteousness
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
See also Is 55:1–2; Mt 6:33; 2 Ti 2:22; 1 Pe 3:12
The merciful
The merciful
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain 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
The pure in heart
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
The peacemakers
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children 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
The righteous who suffer persecution
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which 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