Mat 5:2-11 | ESV | STEP | And he opened his mouth and taught them , saying :

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Matthew 5:2-11

The Beatitudes

2 And ^ahe opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 ^b“Blessed are ^cthe poor in spirit, for ^dtheirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are ^ethose who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 “Blessed are the ^fmeek, for they ^gshall inherit the earth.

6 “Blessed are those who hunger and ^hthirst ⁱfor righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 “Blessed are ^jthe merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

8 “Blessed are ^kthe pure in heart, for ^lthey shall see God.

9 “Blessed are ^mthe peacemakers, for ⁿthey shall be called ^osons ^{▼▼Greek huioi; see Preface} of God.

10 ^q“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for ^rtheirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 ^s“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ^ton my account.