Matthew 5:1–16

The Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes

5Now when he^* saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and after he^* sat down, his disciples approached him. ²And opening his mouth he began to teach them, saying,

³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,

because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴Blessed are the ones who mourn,

because they will be comforted.

⁵Blessed are the meek,

because they will inherit the earth.

⁶Blessed are the ones who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

because they will be satisfied.

⁷Blessed are the merciful,

because they will be shown mercy.

⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,

because they will see God.

⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,

because they will be called sons of God.

¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹Blessed are you

when they insult you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you, lying on account of me. ¹²Rejoice and be glad, because your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

The Sermon on the Mount: Salt and Light

¹³“You are the salt of the earth. But if salt becomes tasteless, by what will it be made salty? It is good for nothing any longer except to be thrown outside and^* trampled under foot by people. ¹⁴You are the light of the world. A city located on top of a hill cannot be hidden, ¹⁵nor do they light a lamp and place it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it shines on all those in the house. ¹⁶In the same way let your light shine before people, so that they can see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.