The Sermon on the Mount
Matthew 5:1-12
The Beatitudes are just a part of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. They are given at the beginning of Matthew's story about it.
1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him.
2)He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
3"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
12Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."
