Matthew 5:3–12

True Happiness

(Luke 6:20–23)

3 “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor;

the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

4* Happy are those who mourn;

God will comfort them!

5* Happy are those who are humble;

they will receive what God has promised!

6* Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires;

God will satisfy them fully!

7 Happy are those who are merciful to others;

God will be merciful to them!

8* Happy are the pure in heart;

they will see God!

9 Happy are those who work for peace;

God will call them his children!

10* Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires;

the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!

11 *“Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers. 12*Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.