Matthew 5:3-12, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the reign of the heavens. Blessed are those who mourn, because they shall be comforted."5 “Blessed are the meek, because they shall inherit the earth. (Ps 37:9, Ps 37:11, Psa 37:22, Ps 37:29, Ps 37:34) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they shall be filled. (Isa 55:1-2, Mat 4:4, Joh 6:48-51) Blessed are the compassionate, because they shall obtain compassion. Blessed are the clean in heart, because they shall see the Mighty One. (Psa 24:3-4) Blessed are the peacemakers, because they shall be called sons of the Mighty One. Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness’ sake, because theirs is the reign of the heavens. (1Pe 3:14) Blessed are you when they reproach and persecute you, and falsely say every wicked word against you, for My sake. Rejoice and be glad, because your reward in the heavens is great. For in this way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.”