Matthew:5:1-12
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And when he sawe the multitude ,
he went vp into a mountaine :
and when he was set ,
his disciples came to him .
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Blessed [
are ]
the (
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Under the name of poverty are meant all the miseries ,
that are joined with poverty .(:
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poor in Whose minds and spirits are brought under control ,
and tamed ,
and obey God .
spirit :
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven .
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Blessed are they that mourne :
for they shall be comforted .
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Blessed are the meeke :
for they shall inherite the earth .
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Blessed are they which hunger and thirst for righteousnes :
for they shalbe filled .
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Blessed are the mercifull :
for they shal obteine mercie .
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Blessed [
are ]
the (
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Fitly is this word «
pure »
joined with the heart ,
for as a bright and shining resemblance or image may be seen plainly in a clear and pure looking glass ,
even so does the face (
as it were )
of the everlasting God ,
shine forth ,
and clearly appear in a pure heart .(:
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pure in heart :
for they shall see God .
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Blessed are the peace makers :
for they shal be called the children of God .
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Blessed are they which suffer persecution for righteousnes sake :
for theirs is the kingdome of heauen .
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Blessed shall ye be when men reuile you ,
and persecute you , &
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say all maner of euill against you for my sake ,
falsely .
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Reioyce and be glad ,
for great is your reward in heauen :
for so persecuted they the Prophets which were before you .