Mat 5:1-12 | ISV | STEP | Jesus Teaches about the Kingdom When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hillside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

Matthew 5:1-12

1 Jesus Teaches about the KingdomWhen Jesus ^{▼▼Lit. He} saw the crowds, he went up on a hillside and sat down. His disciples came to him,Mark 3:13, 20 2 and he opened his mouth and began to teach them, saying,The Blessed Attitudes Luke 6:20-23

3 “How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit,Ps 51:17; Prov 16:19; 29:23; Isa 57:15; 66:2; Luke 6:20

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

4 “How blessed are those who mourn,Isa 61:2-3; Luke 6:21; John 16:20; 2Cor 1:7; Rev 21:4

for it is they who will be comforted!

5 “How blessed are those who are humble, ^{▼▼Or gentle}Ps 37:11; Rom 4:13

for it is they who will inherit the earth!

6 “How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, ^{▼▼Or justice}Isa 55:1; 65:13

for it is they who will be satisfied!

7 “How blessed are those who are merciful,Ps 41:1; Matt 6:14; Mark 11:25; 2Tim 1:16; Heb 6:10; James 2:13

for it is they who will receive mercy!

8 “How blessed are those who are pure in heart,Ps 15:2; 24:4; 1Cor 13:12; Heb 12:14; 1John 3:2-3

for it is they who will see God!

9 “How blessed are those who make peace,

for it is they who will be called God's children!

10 “How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,2Cor 4:17; 2Tim 2:12; 1Pet 3:14

for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

11 “How blessed are you whenever people ^{▼▼Lit. they} insult you, persecute you, and say all sorts of evil things against you falsely ^{▼▼Other mss. lack falsely} because of me!Luke 6:22; 1Pet 4:14 12 Rejoice and be extremely glad, because your reward in heaven is great! For that's how they persecuted the prophets who came before you.”2Chr 36:16; Neh 9:26; Matt 23:34, 37; Luke 6:23; Acts 5:41; 7:52; Rom 5:3; 1Thes 2:15; James 1:2; 1Pet 4:13

Salt and Light in the World Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34-35