The Beatitudes according to Matthew and Luke and the 4 Woes
[3] “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[4] Blessed are those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
[5] Blessed are the meek,
for they will inherit the earth.
[6] Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they will be filled.
[7] Blessed are the merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
[8] Blessed are the pure in heart,
for they will see God.
[9] Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
[10] Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[11] “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. [12] Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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[20] Looking at his disciples, he said:
“Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
[21] Blessed are you who hunger now,
for you will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who weep now,
for you will laugh.
[22] Blessed are you when people hate you,
when they exclude you and insult you
and reject your name as evil,
because of the Son of Man.
[23] “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets.
Woe #1
[24] “But woe to you who are rich,
for you have already received your comfort.
Woe #2
[25] Woe to you who are well fed now,
for you will go hungry.
Woe #3
Woe to you who laugh now,
for you will mourn and weep.
Woe #4
[26] Woe to you when everyone speaks well of you,
for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.
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Keep the Faith. Best regards,
Brother Ron, N.D.S.M.D.
