The Gospel of Matthew - - 5:1-12

On seeing the crowds he (Jesus) wenta up into the mountain. And on sitting down his disciples gathered around. Opening his mouth he taught them saying.

1. "Blessed are the poor in spirit for of them is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek people for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the people who are clean of heart for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the sons of God.
Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness for the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Blessed are you when they reproach you and persecute you for my sake and say all types of evil and lies against you.

Rejoice and be glad because your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets before you in the same way."