Matthew 5:3-10

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³“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(A)
⁴Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.^(B)
⁵Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.^(C)
⁶Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.^(D)
⁷Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.^(E)
⁸Blessed are the pure in heart,^(F)
    for they will see God.^(G)
⁹Blessed are the peacemakers,^(H)
    for they will be called children of God.^(I)
¹⁰Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,^(J)
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.^(K)

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Luke 6:24-31

New International Version

²⁴“But woe to you who are rich,^(A)
    for you have already received your comfort.^(B)
²⁵Woe to you who are well fed now,
    for you will go hungry.^(C)
Woe to you who laugh now,
    for you will mourn and weep.^(D)
²⁶Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
    for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.^(E)

Love for Enemies^(F)

²⁷“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,^(G) ²⁸bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.^(H) ²⁹If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn to them the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt from them. ³⁰Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back.^(I) ³¹Do to others as you would have them do to you.^(J)