^3 (A)“Blessed are ^(B)the poor in spirit, for ^(C)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ “Blessed are ^(D)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

⁵ “Blessed are the ^(E)meek, for they ^(F)shall inherit the earth.

⁶ “Blessed are those who hunger and ^(G)thirst ^(H)for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

⁷ “Blessed are ^(I)the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

⁸ “Blessed are ^(J)the pure in heart, for ^(K)they shall see God.

⁹ “Blessed are ^(L)the peacemakers, for ^(M)they shall be called ^(N)sons^[a] of God.

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

Jesus Pronounces Woes

^24 (A)“But woe to you who are rich, ^(B)for you ^(C)have received your consolation.

²⁵ “Woe to you who are full now, for ^(D)you shall be hungry.

“Woe to ^(E)you who laugh now, ^(F)for you shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ “Woe to you, ^(G)when all people speak well of you, for ^(H)so their fathers did to ^(I)the false prophets.

Love Your Enemies

²⁷ “But I say to you who hear, ^(J)Love your enemies, ^(K)do good to those who hate you, ^28 (L)bless those who curse you, ^(M)pray for those who abuse you. ^29 (N)To one who ^(O)strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic^[a] either. ^30 (P)Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. ³¹ And ^(Q)as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.