Matthew 5:2-12

English Standard Version

The Beatitudes

² And ^(A)he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

^3 (B)“Blessed are ^(C)the poor in spirit, for ^(D)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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

⁵ “Blessed are the ^(F)meek, for they ^(G)shall inherit the earth.

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

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

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

⁹ “Blessed are ^(M)the peacemakers, for ^(N)they shall be called ^(O)sons^[a] of God.

^10 (P)“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for ^(Q)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

^11 (R)“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely ^(S)on my account. ^12 (T)Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for ^(U)so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.