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

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

⁵ “Blessed are ^(D)the ^[c]gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.

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

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

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

⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for ^(I)they shall be called sons of God.

¹⁰ “Blessed are those who have been ^(J)persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for ^(K)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people ^(L)insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for ^(M)in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The Beatitudes

²⁰ And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, “^(A)Blessed are ^[a]you who are poor, for ^(B)yours is the kingdom of God. ²¹ Blessed are ^[b]you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh. ^22 (C)Blessed are you when men hate you, and ^(D)ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man. ²³ Be glad in that day and ^(E)leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For ^(F)in the same way their fathers used to ^[c]treat the prophets.