The beatitudes
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· 6 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 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
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 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
The merciful
“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
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 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
The righteous who suffer persecution
“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