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Matthew 5:1-5 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

1. Jesus saw the crowds. So he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him.

2. Then he began to teach them. He said,

3. "Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

4. Blessed are those who are sad. They will be comforted.

5. Blessed are those who are free of pride. They will be given the earth.

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