The Beatitudes

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

The Beatitudes proper — nine blessings opening the Sermon on the Mount.

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke's parallel Sermon on the Plain version with four blessings.

Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

Luke's parallel Sermon on the Plain version with four blessings.

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

Luke's parallel Sermon on the Plain version with four blessings.

Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

Luke's parallel Sermon on the Plain version with four blessings.

But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

The corresponding 'woes' that complement the blessings in Luke.

Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

The corresponding 'woes' that complement the blessings in Luke.

Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

The corresponding 'woes' that complement the blessings in Luke.

Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.

Salt of the earth and light of the world — immediate context following the Beatitudes.

Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

Salt of the earth and light of the world — immediate context following the Beatitudes.

Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

Salt of the earth and light of the world — immediate context following the Beatitudes.

Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

Salt of the earth and light of the world — immediate context following the Beatitudes.

Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.

Old Testament 'blessed' pattern; the blessed man who delights in the law of the Lord.

But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night.

Old Testament 'blessed' pattern; the blessed man who delights in the law of the Lord.

And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.

Old Testament 'blessed' pattern; the blessed man who delights in the law of the Lord.

The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

Prophetic background: good tidings to the meek, comfort to those that mourn.

To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;

Prophetic background: good tidings to the meek, comfort to those that mourn.

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Prophetic background: good tidings to the meek, comfort to those that mourn.

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

If ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye — echoing the final beatitude.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation — a beatitude pattern.