Matthew 5:6-12
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6 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.(A)
7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.(B)
9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.(C)
10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(D)
11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely[a] on my account.(E) 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.(F)
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- 5.11 Other ancient authorities lack falsely
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