1 Jesus saw the crowds and went up a hill, where he sat down. His disciples gathered around him,
2 and he began to teach them:
3 “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor;the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
4 “Happy are those who mourn;God will comfort them!
5 “Happy are those who are humble;they will receive what God has promised!
6 “Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires;God will satisfy them fully!