The Beatitudes
Matthew 5:3–12 — Meaning, Context and Bible Study
Matthew 5:3–12 WEB
3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. 10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Context
The opening of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus calls blessed those the world overlooks: the poor in spirit, mourners, the meek, the merciful, peacemakers and the persecuted, and describes their place in the kingdom of heaven.