Beatitudes

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Blessed are the poor in spirit

for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

Blessed are they who mourn

for they will be comforted

Blessed are the meek

for they will inherit the land

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness

for they will be satisfied

Blessed are the merciful

for they will show mercy

Blessed are the clean of heart

for they will see God

Blessed are the peacemakers

for they will be called Children of God

Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness

for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven

Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me.

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. Thus they persecuted the prophets who were before you.