[5:3] “Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
[5:4] “Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them!
[5:5] “Happy are those who are humble; they will receive what God has promised!
[5:6] “Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully!
[5:7] “Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them!
[5:8] “Happy are the pure in heart; they will see God!
[5:9] “Happy are those who work for peace; God will call them his children!
[5:10] “Happy are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them!
[5:11] “Happy are you when people insult you and persecute you and tell all kinds of evil lies against you because you are my followers.
[5:12] Be happy and glad, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven. This is how the prophets who lived before you were persecuted.