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.

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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, and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)

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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.

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Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(A)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(B)
Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(C)
Blessed are the pure in heart,(D)
    for they will see God.(E)

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20 For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.

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20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.(A)

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48 Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.

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48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.(A)

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