“Blessed are (A)those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

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Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(A)

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

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Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(A)

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“Blessed are (A)the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

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Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(A)

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

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Blessed are the peacemakers,(A)
    for they will be called children of God.(B)

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19 Therefore, whoever nullifies one of the least of these commandments, and teaches [a]others to do the same, shall be called least (A)in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever [b]keeps and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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  1. Matthew 5:19 Lit people
  2. Matthew 5:19 Lit does

19 Therefore anyone who sets aside one of the least of these commands(A) and teaches others accordingly will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever practices and teaches these commands will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

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25 (A)[a]Come to good terms with your accuser quickly, while you are with him on the way to court, so that your accuser will not hand you over to the judge, and the judge to the officer, and you will not be thrown into prison.

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  1. Matthew 5:25 I.e., settle the case

25 “Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still together on the way, or your adversary may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.

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