1. Now when he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain and after he sat down, his disciples approached him.
2. And opening his mouth he began to teach them, saying,
3. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4. Blessed are the ones who mourn, because they will be comforted.
5. Blessed are the meek, because they will inherit the earth.
6. Blessed are the ones who hunger and thirst for righteousness, because they will be satisfied.