1Seeing the crowds, he went up on the mountain. And when he sat down, his disciples came to him.2And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:3Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.4Blessed are those who mourn, because they will be comforted.5Blessed are the meek, because they will inherit the earth.6Blessed are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, because they will be satisfied.7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.8Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God.9Blessed are the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.10Blessed are those persecuted on account of righteousness, because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.11Blessed are you when they revile you and persecute you and say every evil thing against you falsely on account of me.12Rejoice and exult, because your reward is great in the heavens, for in this way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.