(A)He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,

[a](B)Blessed are the [b]poor in spirit, for (C)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are (D)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:3 I.e. fortunate or prosperous, and so through v 11
  2. Matthew 5:3 I.e. those who are not spiritually arrogant

and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes(A)

He said:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(B)
Blessed are those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.(C)

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