Bible Verses About "What Are the Beatitudes"
The Beatitudes are the eight blessings Jesus pronounced in the Sermon on the Mount, describing the character and rewards of citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
The Beatitudes are the eight blessings Jesus pronounced in the Sermon on the Mount, describing the character and rewards of citizens of the kingdom of heaven.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth." — Matthew 5:3-5 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Are the Beatitudes?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth."
"Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 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 the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you."
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