3 “Great blessings belong to those who know they are spiritually in need. God’s kingdom belongs to them.
4 Great blessings belong to those who are sad now. God will comfort them.
5 Great blessings belong to those who are humble. They will be given the land God promised.
6 Great blessings belong to those who want to do right more than anything else. God will fully satisfy them.
7 Great blessings belong to those who show mercy to others. Mercy will be given to them.
8 Great blessings belong to those whose thoughts are pure. They will be with God.
9 Great blessings belong to those who work to bring peace. God will call them his sons and daughters.