Matthew 5:1-12

When Jesus saw the crowds following him he went up a mountain. There he sat down together with his disciples. He began teaching them, saying: “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are those who are kind for they will own the whole world. Blessed are those whose greatest desire is to do what is right, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God. Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and accuse you of all kinds of evil things because of me. Be glad, be really glad, for you will receive a great reward in heaven—for they persecuted the prophets who came before you in just the same way.