Matthew 5:3-10
New King James Version
3 “Blessed(A) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (B)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 (C)Blessed are the meek,
For (D)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who (E)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(F)For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
(G)For they shall obtain mercy.
8 (H)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (I)they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 (J)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Footnotes
- Matthew 5:5 Or land
Matthew 5:3-10
English Standard Version
3 (A)“Blessed are (B)the poor in spirit, for (C)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are (D)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5 “Blessed are the (E)meek, for they (F)shall inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed are those who hunger and (G)thirst (H)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7 “Blessed are (I)the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are (J)the pure in heart, for (K)they shall see God.
9 “Blessed are (L)the peacemakers, for (M)they shall be called (N)sons[a] of God.
10 (O)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for (P)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface
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