Matthew 5:2–9
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2Then rHe began to teach them, saying: s
The Beatitudes
3“The poor in spirit are blessed, t
for the kingdom of heaven uis theirs.
4Those who mourn are blessed, v
for they will be comforted.
5The gentle are blessed, w
for they will inherit the earth.
6Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness are blessed, x
for they will be filled.
7The merciful are blessed,
for they will be shown mercy. y
8The pure in heart are blessed,
for they will see God. z
9The peacemakers are blessed,
for they will be called sons of God. a
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- r5:2 Then opening His mouth
Cross references
- s5:2 Ac 8:35; 10:34; 18:14
- t5:3 Is 57:15; 66:2
- u5:3 Mt 19:14; 25:34; Mk 10:14; Lk 6:20
- v5:4 Is 61:2; Mt 11:29; 21:5; Jn 16:20; Rv 7:17
- w5:5 Ps 37:11; Rm 4:13; Rv 21:7
- x5:6 Is 55:1–2; Jn 4:14; 6:48; 7:37
- y5:7 Pr 11:17; Mt 18:33; Lk 6:36; 2Tm 1:16
- z5:8 Ps 24:4; Heb 12:14; 1Jn 3:2; Rv 22:4
- a5:9 Mt 5:45; Lk 6:35; Rm 8:14; Jms 3:18; 1Jn 3:1
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
“Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
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NIVNew International Version (2011)
and he began to teach them.
He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
Then he began to teach them, saying:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the humble,
for they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
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NLTNew Living Translation
and he began to teach them.
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers. All rights reserved.
LEBThe Lexham English Bible
And opening his mouth he began to teach them, saying,
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the ones who mourn,
because they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek,
because they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are the ones who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
because they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
because they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart,
because they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
because they will be called sons of God.
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KJV 1900King James Version
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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