1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on the side of a mountain and sat down.Jesus' disciples gathered around him,
2 and he taught them:
3 God blesses those peoplewho depend only on him.They belong to the kingdomof heaven!
4 God blesses those peoplewho grieve.They will find comfort!
5 God blesses those peoplewho are humble.The earth will belongto them!
6 God blesses those peoplewho want to obey himmore than to eat or drink.They will be givenwhat they want!
7 God blesses those peoplewho are merciful.They will be treatedwith mercy!