Matthew 5:3-12

New American Standard Bible 1995

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

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

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

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

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

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

⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for ^(I)they shall 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. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for ^(M)in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.