Matthew 5:3-9

GOD’S WORD Translation

³ “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless.
The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
⁴ Blessed are those who mourn.
They will be comforted.
⁵ Blessed are those who are gentle.
They will inherit the earth.
⁶ Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval.
They will be satisfied.
⁷ Blessed are those who show mercy.
They will be treated mercifully.
⁸ Blessed are those whose thoughts are pure.
They will see God.
⁹ Blessed are those who make peace.
They will be called God’s children.