Matthew 5:1–16

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT

5When he saw the crowds, he went up on the mountain,^f and after he sat down, his disciples came to him. ²Then^F he began to teach them, saying:^g

THE BEATITUDES

³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,^h

for the kingdom of heavenⁱ is theirs.

⁴Blessed are those who mourn,^j

for they will be comforted.

⁵Blessed are the humble,^k

for they will inherit the earth.

⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,^l

for they will be filled.

⁷Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.^m

⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.ⁿ

⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called sons of God.^o

¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for the kingdom of heaven^p is theirs.

¹¹“You are blessed when they insult you and persecute you and falsely say every kind of evil against you because of me. ¹²Be glad and rejoice, because your reward is great in heaven. For that is how they persecuted^q the prophets who were before you.^r

BELIEVERS ARE SALT AND LIGHT

¹³“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt should lose its taste, how can it be made salty?^A It’s no longer good for anything but to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.^s

¹⁴“You are the light of the world. A city situated on a hill cannot be hidden.^{t 15}No one lights a lamp^u and puts it under a basket, but rather on a lampstand, and it gives light for all who are in the house.^{v 16}In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.^w