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 poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(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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Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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Blessed are the peacemakers,(A)
    for they will be called children of God.(B)

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14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

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14 “You are the light of the world.(A) A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. 15 Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.(B) 16 In the same way, let your light shine before others,(C) that they may see your good deeds(D) and glorify(E) your Father in heaven.

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41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain.

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41 If anyone forces you to go one mile, go with them two miles.

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42 Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away.

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42 Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you.(A)

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44 But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

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44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,(A)

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45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

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45 that you may be children(A) of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.(B)

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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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