Matthew 5:3-12

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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)

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

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Mark 14:32-36

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Gethsemane^(A)

³²They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” ³³He took Peter, James and John^(B) along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. ³⁴“My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,”^(C) he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.”

³⁵Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour^(D) might pass from him. ³⁶“Abba,^[a] Father,”^(E) he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup^(F) from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”^(G)