Matthew 5:3-12
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3
3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Psalm 34:18
18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:4
4
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
Psalm 23:4
4
Even though I walk
through the darkest valley,[a]
I will fear no evil,
for you are with me;
your rod and your staff,
they comfort me.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:5
5
Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
Psalm 18:27
27
You save the humble
but bring low those whose eyes are haughty.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:6
6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
Romans 4:5
5 However, to the one who does not work but trusts God who justifies the ungodly, their faith is credited as righteousness.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:7
7
Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 6:14-15
14 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:8
8
Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
Philippians 4:8
8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:9
9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Hebrews 12:14
Warning and Encouragement
14 Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.
The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:10-12
10
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. 12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
2 Corinthians 12:10
10 That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
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