Matthew 4:25-5:12 (Matins Gospel)
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- Great multitudes followed Him – from Galilee, and from Decapolis, Jerusalem, Judea, and beyond the Jordan.
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- And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.
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- Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying:
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- “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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- Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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- Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
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- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
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- Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
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- Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
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- Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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- Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake.
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- Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.