Matthew 5:3-10
Contemporary English Version
3 God blesses those people
who depend only on him.
They belong to the kingdom
of heaven![a]
4 (A) God blesses those people
who grieve.
They will find comfort!
5 (B) God blesses those people
who are humble.
The earth will belong
to them!
6 (C) God blesses those people
who want to obey him[b]
more than to eat or drink.
They will be given
what they want!
7 God blesses those people
who are merciful.
They will be treated
with mercy!
8 (D) God blesses those people
whose hearts are pure.
They will see him!
9 God blesses those people
who make peace.
They will be called
his children!
10 (E) God blesses those people
who are treated badly
for doing right.
They belong to the kingdom
of heaven.[c]
Matthew 5:3-10
New International Version
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.(B)
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.(C)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.(D)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.(E)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,(F)
for they will see God.(G)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(H)
for they will be called children of God.(I)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(J)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(K)
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