8 Beatitudes

The 8 beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12 during the Sermon on the Mount are stated as Blessed are:

- the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (5:3)

- they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. (5:4)

- the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. (5:5)

- they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. (5:6)

- the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. (5:7)

- the pure in heart: for they shall see God. (5:8)

- the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. (5:9)

- they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (5:10)