Matthew 5:3-11

New American Standard Bible

³ “^[a](A)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ^(B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ “Blessed are ^(C)those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

⁵ “Blessed are ^(D)the ^[b]gentle, for they will inherit the earth.

⁶ “Blessed are ^(E)those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

⁷ “Blessed are ^(F)the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

⁸ “Blessed are ^(G)the pure in heart, for ^(H)they will see God.

⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for ^(I)they will be called sons of God.

¹⁰ “Blessed are those who have been ^(J)persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for ^(K)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people ^(L)insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.