'Blessed' in the Bible
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
"Blessed are the meek, for they as heirs shall obtain possession of the earth.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be completely satisfied.
"Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion.
"Blessed are the peacemakers, for it is they who will be recognized as sons of God.
"Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
"Blessed are you when they have insulted and persecuted you, and have said every cruel thing about you falsely for my sake.
and blessed is every one who does not stumble and fall because of my claims."
"But as for you, blessed are your eyes, for they see, and your ears, for they hear.
"Blessed are you, Simon Bar-jonah," said Jesus; "for mere human nature has not revealed this to you, but my Father in Heaven.
For I tell you that you will never see me again until you say, 'Blessed be He who comes in the name of the Lord.'"
Blessed is that servant whom his master when he comes shall find so doing!
"Then the King will say to those at His right, "'Come, my Father's blessed ones, receive your inheritance of the Kingdom which has been divinely intended for you ever since the creation of the world.
During the meal Jesus took a Passover biscuit, blessed it and broke it. He then gave it to the disciples, saying, "Take this and eat it: it is my body."