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and having opened his mouth, he was teaching them, saying:

`Happy the poor in spirit -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

`Happy the mourning -- because they shall be comforted.

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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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