Matthew 5:3-9
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.
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- Matthew 5:3 I.e., fortunate or prosperous, and so through v 11
- Matthew 5:5 Or humble, meek
Matthew 5:3-9
New International Version
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
4 Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.(B)
5 Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.(C)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.(D)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.(E)
8 Blessed are the pure in heart,(F)
for they will see God.(G)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(H)
for they will be called children of God.(I)
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