1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3Blessed the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when shall revile you, and persecute , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Jesus gathers His disciples on a mountain and begins to teach them. He lists several blessings for those who possess various qualities such as poverty of spirit, mourning, meekness, hunger and thirst for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, and peacemaking. He also blesses those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake.
The passage outlines a list of qualities that bring true happiness and fulfillment. It emphasizes spiritual blessings like inheriting the earth, seeing God, and being called children of God, while also acknowledging the challenges of persecution for living righteously.