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Seeing
the crowds, he went up on the mountain, and when he sat down his disciples
came to him. And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: "Blessed
are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are
those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for
they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst
for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of
God. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when men revile you and
persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account.
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so men persecuted
the prophets who were before you." 