Matthew 5:3–4
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3“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
4“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
Copyright 2005 Eugene H. Peterson.
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ESVEnglish Standard Version
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Copyright 2001 Crossway Bibles
NIVNew International Version (2011)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
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CSBChristian Standard Bible
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Copyright 2017 Holman Bible Publishers
NLTNew Living Translation
“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.
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LEBThe Lexham English Bible
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the ones who mourn,
because they will be comforted.
Copyright 2012 Lexham Press
KJV 1900King James Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
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