1Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the…
2He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs…
4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall…
5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit…
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for…
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain…
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they…
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be…
10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for…
11“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute…
12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is…
13“You are the salt of the earth, but…
14“You are the light of the world. A…
15Neither do you light a lamp and put…
16Even so, let your light shine before men,…
17“Don’t think that I came to destroy the…
18For most certainly, I tell you, until heaven…
19Therefore, whoever shall break one of these least…
20For I tell you that unless your righteousness…
21“You have heard that it was said to…
22But I tell you that everyone who is…
23“If therefore you are offering your gift at…
24leave your gift there before the altar, and…
25Agree with your adversary quickly while you are…
26Most certainly I tell you, you shall by…
27“You have heard that it was said, ‘You…
28but I tell you that everyone who gazes…
29If your right eye causes you to stumble,…
30If your right hand causes you to stumble,…
31“It was also said, ‘Whoever shall put away…
32but I tell you that whoever puts away…
33“Again you have heard that it was said…
34but I tell you, don’t swear at all:…
35nor by the earth, for it is the…
36Neither shall you swear by your head, for…
37But let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and your…
38“You have heard that it was said, ‘An…
39But I tell you, don’t resist him who…
40If anyone sues you to take away your…
41Whoever compels you to go one mile, go…
42Give to him who asks you, and don’t…
43“You have heard that it was said, ‘You…
44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless…
45that you may be children of your Father…
46For if you love those who love you,…
47If you only greet your friends, what more…
48Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your…
