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And de seeing the ho crowds ochlos, Jesus went anabainō up on eis the ho mountainside oros; and kai when he autos had sat kathizō down , his autos disciples mathētēs came proserchomai to him autos. · ho And kai he opened anoigō · ho his autos mouth stoma and began to teach didaskō them autos, saying legō:

Blessed makarios are the ho poor ptōchos in ho spirit pneuma, for hoti theirs autos is eimi the ho kingdom basileia of ho heaven ouranos. Blessed makarios are those ho who mourn pentheō, for hoti they autos will be comforted parakaleō. Blessed makarios are the ho meek praus, for hoti they autos will inherit klēronomeō the ho earth . Blessed makarios are those ho who hunger peinaō and kai thirst dipsaō for · ho righteousness dikaiosynē, for hoti they autos will be fully satisfied chortazō. Blessed makarios are the ho merciful eleēmōn, for hoti they autos will be shown mercy eleeō. Blessed makarios are the ho pure katharos in ho heart kardia, for hoti they autos will see horaō · ho God theos. Blessed makarios are the ho peacemakers eirēnopoios, for hoti they autos will be called kaleō sons hyios of God theos. 10 Blessed makarios are those ho who are persecuted diōkō for the sake of righteousness dikaiosynē, for hoti theirs autos is eimi the ho kingdom basileia of ho heaven ouranos. 11 Blessed makarios are eimi you when hotan others revile oneidizō you hymeis and kai persecute diōkō you and kai say legō all pas kinds of evil ponēros against kata you hymeis falsely pseudomai on account of me egō. 12 Rejoice chairō and kai be very glad agalliaō because hoti · ho your hymeis reward misthos is great polys in en · ho heaven ouranos; for gar that is how houtōs they persecuted diōkō the ho prophets prophētēs who ho were before pro you hymeis.

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The Sermon on the Mount

One day as he saw the crowds gathering, Jesus went up on the mountainside and sat down. His disciples gathered around him, and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,[a]
    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
God blesses those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
God blesses those who are humble,
    for they will inherit the whole earth.
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[b]
    for they will be satisfied.
God blesses those who are merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
    for they will see God.
God blesses those who work for peace,
    for they will be called the children of God.
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:3 Greek poor in spirit.
  2. 5:6 Or for righteousness.