Sermon on the mount: the Beatitudes
5 1When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. He sat down and his disciples gathered around him. 2Then he spoke and began to teach them:
3—Fortunate are those who are poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Fortunate are those who mourn, they shall be comforted.
5Fortunate are the gentle, they shall possess the land.
6Fortunate are those who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
7Fortunate are the merciful, for they shall find mercy.
8Fortunate are those with a pure heart, 
for they shall see God.
9Fortunate are those who work for peace, 
they shall be called children of God.
10Fortunate are those who are persecuted 
for the cause of justice, 
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11—Fortunate are you, when people insult you and persecute you and speak all kinds of evil against you because you are my followers. 12Be glad and joyful, for a great reward is kept for you in God. This is how this people persecuted the prophets who lived before you.
38—You have heard that it was said: An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. 39But I tell you this: do not oppose evil with evil; if someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn and offer the other. 40If someone sues you in court for your shirt, give your coat as well. 41If someone forces you to go one mile, go also the second mile. 42Give when asked and do not turn your back on anyone who wants to borrow from you.
 43—You have heard that it was said: Love your neighbor and do not do good to your enemy. 44But this I tell you: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, 45so that you may be children of your Father in Heaven. For he makes his sun rise on both the wicked and the good, and he gives rain to both the just and the unjust.
46If you love those who love you, what is special about that? Do not even tax collectors do as much? 47And if you are friendly only to your friends, what is so exceptional about that? Do not even the pagans do as much? 48For your part you shall be righteous and perfect in the way your heavenly Father is righteous and perfect.

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