1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up a mountain and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2 and he began to teach them:
3 “Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless.The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 Blessed are those who mourn.They will be comforted.
5 Blessed are those who are gentle.They will inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval.They will be satisfied.
7 Blessed are those who show mercy.They will be treated mercifully.