Matthew 5:3-12

Matthew 5:3-12

[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