[1] And the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: [2] And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, [3] Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs the kingdom of heaven. [4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. [5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. [6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed when men shall revile and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before [13] the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, to be cast out, to be trodden under foot of men. [14] the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. [15] Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [16] light so shine before men, that good works, and glorify Father which is in heaven. [17] Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: not come to destroy, but to fulfil. [18] For verily I say Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or tittle pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. [19] Whosoever therefore shall break least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. [20] For I say That righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, enter into the kingdom of heaven.