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Matthew 5:5-7
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5 (A) God blesses those people
    who are humble.
The earth will belong
    to them!
6 (B) God blesses those people
who want to obey him[a]
    more than to eat or drink.
They will be given
    what they want!
7 God blesses those people
    who are merciful.
They will be treated
    with mercy!

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  1. 5.6 who want to obey him: Or “who want to do right” or “who want everyone to be treated right.”
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Matthew 5:5-7
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5 Blessed are the meek,
    for they will inherit the earth.(A)
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
    for they will be filled.(B)
7 Blessed are the merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.(C)

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