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Now when Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

"Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

"Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

"Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

"Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

"Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.