Matthew 5:2–9
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2aHe opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
3“1aBlessed are the 2poor in spirit, for btheirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4“Blessed are athose who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5“Blessed are athe 1gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6“Blessed are athose who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7“Blessed are athe merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8“Blessed are athe pure in heart, for bthey shall see God.
9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for athey shall be called sons of God.
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Cross references
- aMatt 13:35; Acts 8:35; 10:34; 18:14
- aMatt 5:3–12; Luke 6:20–23
- bMatt 5:10; 19:14; 25:34; Mark 10:14; Luke 6:20; 22:29f
- aIs 61:2; John 16:20; Rev 7:17
- aPs 37:11
- aIs 55:1, 2; John 4:14; 6:48ff; 7:37
- aProv 11:17; Matt 6:14, 15; 18:33–35
- aPs 24:4
- bHeb 12:14; 1 John 3:2; Rev 22:4
- aMatt 5:45; Luke 6:35; Rom 8:14
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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.
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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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