Matthew 5:2-10

The Voice

There on the mountain Jesus teaches them all. And as He is teaching, crowds gather around and overhear His teachings, listen in, and are captivated. This, the Sermon on the Mount, is the first of the five Mosaic-like sermons in Matthew.

²And He began to teach them.

³Jesus: Blessed are the spiritually poor—the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
⁴    Blessed are those who mourn—they will be comforted.
⁵    Blessed are the meek and gentle—they will inherit the earth.
⁶    Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness—they will be filled.
⁷    Blessed are the merciful—they will be shown mercy.
⁸    Blessed are those who are pure in heart—they will see God.
⁹    Blessed are the peacemakers—they will be called children of God.
¹⁰    Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness—the kingdom of heaven is theirs.