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!
7 “Happy are those who are merciful to others;God will be merciful to them!
8 “Happy are the pure in heart;they will see God!