Matthew 5 - NIV Translation  

(Mat 5:1 NIV) Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

(Mat 5:2 NIV) and he began to teach them, saying:

(Mat 5:3 NIV) "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(Mat 5:4 NIV) Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

(Mat 5:5 NIV) Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.



(Mat 5:6 NIV) Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

(Mat 5:7 NIV) Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

(Mat 5:8 NIV) Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

(Mat 5:9 NIV) Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

(Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

(Mat 5:11 NIV) "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.