1. When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2. and he began to teach them:
3. “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless.The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4. Blessed are those who mourn.They will be comforted.
5. Blessed are those who are gentle.They will inherit the earth.
6. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval.They will be satisfied.
7. Blessed are those who show mercy.They will be treated mercifully.