Matthew 5:1-12 Seeing the large crowds, Jesus went up in a mountain i.e., probably a hill near Capernaum and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him.

AUV⁽ⁱ⁾ ¹ Seeing the large crowds, Jesus went up in a mountain [i.e., probably a hill near Capernaum] and when He sat down, His disciples came to Him. ² He opened His mouth and taught them, saying, ³ “Those persons who feel a deep sense of their personal need are blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. ⁴ “Those persons who feel grief [over their sins] are blessed because they will receive comfort [from God when they repent]. ⁵ “Those persons who have a humble attitude [toward themselves] are blessed because they will inherit [the best of] the earth. ⁶ “Those persons who have an appetite for whatever is right will be blessed because they will be satisfied. ⁷ “Those persons who show mercy [toward others] will be blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves]. ⁸ “Those persons whose hearts are pure [before God] will be blessed because they will see God. ⁹ “Those persons who attempt to make peace [between people] will be blessed because they will be called God’s children. ¹⁰ “Those persons who have suffered for trying to do what is right will be blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. ¹¹ You will be blessed when people speak against you and harm you and say bad things about you that are untrue, because of [your devotion to] me. ¹² Be happy and very glad, for your reward in heaven will be great. For they persecuted the prophets [who lived] before you in the same way.