Matthew 5:3-12 - The Beatitudes
3 "Blessed are those who feel their spiritual need, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them! 4 "Blessed are the mourners, for they will be consoled! 5 "Blessed are the humble-minded, for they will possess the land! 6 "Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for uprightness, for they will be satisfied! 7 "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy! 8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God! 9 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called God's sons! 10 "Blessed are those who have endured persecution for their uprightness, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!
11 "Blessed are you when people abuse you, and persecute you, and falsely say everything bad of you, on my account. 12 Be glad and exult over it, for you will be richly rewarded in heaven, for that is the way they persecuted the prophets who went before you!