³ “^[a](A)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for ^(B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ “Blessed are ^(C)those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

⁵ “Blessed are ^(D)the ^[b]gentle, for they will inherit the earth.

⁶ “Blessed are ^(E)those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

⁷ “Blessed are ^(F)the merciful, for they will receive mercy.

⁸ “Blessed are ^(G)the pure in heart, for ^(H)they will see God.

⁹ “Blessed are the peacemakers, for ^(I)they will be called sons of God.

¹⁰ “Blessed are those who have been ^(J)persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for ^(K)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

¹¹ “Blessed are you when people ^(L)insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. ¹² Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for ^(M)in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

The Beatitudes

²⁰ And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, “^(A)Blessed are ^[a]you who are poor, for ^(B)yours is the kingdom of God. ²¹ Blessed are ^[b]you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are ^[c]you who weep now, for you will laugh. ^22 (C)Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they ^[d](D)exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man. ²³ Rejoice on that day and ^(E)jump for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For their fathers used to ^[e]treat the prophets ^(F)the same way.