Matthew 5:9-16

English Standard Version

⁹“Blessed are ^(A)the peacemakers, for ^(B)they shall be called ^(C)sons^[a] of God.

¹⁰^(D)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for ^(E)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹^(F)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ^(G)on my account. ¹²^(H)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for ^(I)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Salt and Light

¹³“You are the salt of the earth, ^(J)but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet.

¹⁴^(K)“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. ¹⁵^(L)Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. ¹⁶In the same way, let your light shine before others, so ^(M)that^[b] they may see your good works and ^(N)give glory to your Father who is in heaven.