Matthew 5:7-12

English Standard Version

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

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

⁹ “Blessed are ^(D)the peacemakers, for ^(E)they shall be called ^(F)sons^[a] of God.

^10 (G)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for ^(H)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

^11 (I)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ^(J)on my account. ^12 (K)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for ^(L)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.