4aBlessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
5aBlessed are the meek, For bthey shall inherit the earth.
6Blessed are those who ahunger and thirst for righteousness, bFor they shall be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful, aFor they shall obtain mercy.
8aBlessed are the pure in heart, For bthey shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
10aBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11a“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of bevil against you falsely for My sake.
12aRejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for bso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Believers Are Salt and Light
13“You are the salt of the earth; abut if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
14a“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.