The Beatitudes

The Beatitudes, or Sermon on the Mount, can be found in Matthew 5:3-11. There is another set of Beatitudes in scripture that is called the Sermon on the Plain. It is found in Luke 6:20-22.

The word Beatitude is not actually found in the English Bible and it means "the Joys of heaven."

(3) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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

(5) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

(6) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

(7) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

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

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

(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.

Sermon on the Plain - Luke 6:20-22

(20) Looking at his disciples, he said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

(21) Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

(22) Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

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