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Matthew 5: 1-12 ESV
>Seeing the crowds,
>he went up on the mountain,
>and when he sat down,
>his disciples came to him.
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>And he opened his mouth and taught them,
>saying:
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>Blessed are the poor in spirit,
>for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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>Blessed are those who mourn,
>for they shall be comforted.
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>Blessed are the meek,
>for they shall inherit the earth.
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>Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
>for they shall be satisfied.
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>Blessed are the merciful,
>for they shall receive mercy.
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>Blessed are the pure in heart,
>for they shall see God.
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>Blessed are the peacemakers,
>for they shall be called sons of God.
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>Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake,
>for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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>Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
>Rejoice and be glad,
>for your reward is great in heaven,
>for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
