King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:3
“‹Blessed› [are] ‹the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.›”
Verse in context — Matthew 5
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And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
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And 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] ‹they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.›
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‹Blessed› [are] ‹the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.›
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