And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

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Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

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And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

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Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(A)

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Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

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Blessed are the pure in heart,(A)
    for they will see God.(B)

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