³ “^[a](A)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ^(B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ “Blessed are ^(C)those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

⁵ “Blessed are ^(D)the ^[b]gentle, for they will inherit the earth.

⁶ “Blessed are ^(E)those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

⁷ “Blessed are ^(F)the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

⁸ “Blessed are ^(G)the pure in heart, for ^(H)they will see God.

⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for ^(I)they will be called sons of God.

¹⁰ “Blessed are those who have been ^(J)persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for ^(K)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹⁶ Your light must shine before people in such a way that they may ^(A)see your good works, and ^(B)glorify your Father who is in heaven.

¹⁷ “Do not presume that I came to abolish the ^(C)Law or the Prophets; I did not come to abolish, but to fulfill. ¹⁸ For truly I say to you, ^(D)until heaven and earth pass away, not ^[a]the smallest letter or stroke of a letter shall pass from the Law, until all is accomplished!