1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up…
2and He began to teach them, saying:
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs…
4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will…
5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit…
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for…
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be…
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they…
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be…
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of…
11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute…
12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your…
13You are the salt of the earth. But…
14You are the light of the world. A…
15Neither do people light a lamp and put…
16In the same way, let your light shine…
17Do not think that I have come to…
18For I tell you truly, until heaven and…
19So then, whoever breaks one of the least…
20For I tell you that unless your righteousness…
21You have heard that it was said to…
22But I tell you that anyone who is…
23So if you are offering your gift at…
24leave your gift there before the altar. First…
25Reconcile quickly with your adversary, while you are…
26Truly I tell you, you will not get…
27You have heard that it was said, ‘Do…
28But I tell you that anyone who looks…
29If your right eye causes you to sin,…
30And if your right hand causes you to…
31It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his…
32But I tell you that anyone who divorces…
33Again, you have heard that it was said…
34But I tell you not to swear at…
35or by the earth, for it is His…
36Nor should you swear by your head, for…
37Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your…
38You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye…
39But I tell you not to resist an…
40if someone wants to sue you and take…
41and if someone forces you to go one…
42Give to the one who asks you, and…
43You have heard that it was said, ‘Love…
44But I tell you, love your enemies and…
45that you may be sons of your Father…
46If you love those who love you, what…
47And if you greet only your brothers, what…
48Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is…
