³ “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.^(B)
5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.^(C)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.^(D)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.^(E)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,^(F)
    for they will see God.^(G)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,^(H)
    for they will be called children of God.^(I)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,^(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(K)

¹⁸ “The Spirit of the Lord is on me,^(A)
    because he has anointed me
    to proclaim good news^(B) to the poor.
He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners
    and recovery of sight for the blind,
to set the oppressed free,
¹⁹     to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”^[a](C)

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.^(A)
21 Blessed are you who hunger now,
    for you will be satisfied.^(B)
Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.^(C)
22 Blessed are you when people hate you,
    when they exclude you^(D) and insult you^(E)
    and reject your name as evil,
        because of the Son of Man.^(F)