The eight Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12 during the Sermon on the Mount each begins with:
Blessed are...
- ...the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (5:3)
- ...those who mourn: for they will be comforted. (5:4)
- ...the meek: for they will inherit the earth. (5:5)
- ...those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: for they will be filled. (5:6)
- ...the mercifull: for they will be shown mercy. (5:7)
- ...the pure in heart: for they will see God. (5:8)
- ...the peacemakers: for they will be called children of God. (5:9)
- ...those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (5:10)
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