² and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes^(A)

He said:

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.

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

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

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

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)

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