1. But when He saw the crowds, He went up on a mountain. And when He was seated His taught ones came to Him.
2. And having opened His mouth, He was teaching them, saying,
3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
4. “Blessed are those who mourn, because they shall be comforted.
5. “Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth.
6. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they shall be filled.
7. “Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion.