7 Blessed are the merciful,

iFor they shall obtain mercy.

8 jBlessed are the pure in heart,

For kthey shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,

For they shall be called sons of God.

10 lBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,

For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 m“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of nevil against you falsely for My sake. 12 oRejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for pso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The Similitudes

13 “You are the salt of the earth; qbut if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

14 r“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Nor do they slight a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, tthat they may see your good works and uglorify your Father in heaven.