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and he began to teach them, saying:

“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty,
    for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
They are blessed who grieve,
    for God will comfort them.

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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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