Matthew:5:1-12

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* Seeing the crowds , he went up on the mountain , and when he sat down his disciples came to him . * And he opened his mouth and taught them , saying : * "Blessed are the poor in spirit , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven . * "Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted . * "Blessed are the meek , for they shall inherit the earth . * "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness , for they shall be satisfied . * "Blessed are the merciful , for they shall obtain mercy . * "Blessed are the pure in heart , for they shall see God . * "Blessed are the peacemakers , for they shall be called sons of God . * "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness ' sake , for theirs is the kingdom of heaven . * "Blessed are you when men revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account . * Rejoice and be glad , for your reward is great in heaven , for so men persecuted the prophets who were before you .

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