Matthew 5:3-11
New King James Version
3 “Blessed(A) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (B)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
5 (C)Blessed are the meek,
For (D)they shall inherit the [a]earth.
6 Blessed are those who (E)hunger and thirst for righteousness,
(F)For they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful,
(G)For they shall obtain mercy.
8 (H)Blessed are the pure in heart,
For (I)they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 (J)Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 (K)Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of (L)evil against you falsely for My sake.
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Matthew 5:5 Or land
Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.