Bible Verses About the Beatitudes

"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."

"And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God."

What does the Bible say about beatitudes?

The Beatitudes, found in Matthew 5:3-12, form the opening of Jesus' most famous sermon—the Sermon on the Mount. These eight blessings turn the world's value system upside down, declaring that the poor, mourning, meek, and persecuted are the truly blessed. Key King James Version passages include Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:5. This page collects 10 KJV verses about beatitudes, each quoted in full.

What are the Beatitudes in the Bible?

The Beatitudes are eight blessings pronounced by Jesus at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-12). The word 'beatitude' comes from the Latin 'beatus' meaning 'blessed' or 'happy.' They describe the character and rewards of those who belong to God's kingdom.

What does 'poor in spirit' mean?

Being 'poor in spirit' means recognizing your spiritual bankruptcy before God—knowing you have nothing to offer Him and are entirely dependent on His grace. It is the opposite of spiritual pride and is the foundation of all the other beatitudes.