Then[a] He began to teach them, saying:(A)

The Beatitudes

“The poor in spirit are blessed,(B)
for the kingdom of heaven(C) is theirs.
Those who mourn are blessed,(D)
for they will be comforted.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:2 Lit Then opening His mouth

and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(C)

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