...And seeing the multitudes; He went up into a mountain, and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him, 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. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when man shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely; for my sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted , they the prophets which were before you".
~Matthew 5:1-12 |
