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QUEST Verse: Matthew 5: 3-10 -- The Beatitudes
Blessed are the poor in spirit...For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are those who mourn...For they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek...For they will inherit the earth.
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness...For they will be filled.
Blessed are the merciful...For they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart...For they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers...For they will be called sons of God.
Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness...For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Paraphrased children's version
Blessed are those...
who depend on God...They belong in the kingdom of heaven.
who are sad...They will find comfort.
who are gentle...They earth will belong to them.
who want to obey...They will be given what they want.
who are patient and kind...They will be treated with mercy.
whose hearts are pure...They will see God.
who make peace...They will be called God's children.
who are treated badly for doing what is right...They will belong to the kingdom of heaven.
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