Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

And when they arrived and gathered the church together, they declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.

Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

and this, not as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then by the will of God to us.

Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.