1 Jesus saw the crowds. So he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him.
2 Then he began to teach them. He said,
3 "Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 Blessed are those who are sad. They will be comforted.
5 Blessed are those who are free of pride. They will be given the earth.
6 Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.
7 Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.