1 When Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a hill and sat down. His followers came to him,
2 and he began to teach them, saying:
3 “They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty,for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 They are blessed who grieve,for God will comfort them.
5 They are blessed who are humble,for the whole earth will be theirs.
6 They are blessed who hunger and thirst after justice,for they will be satisfied.