1 And when he saw the multitude, he went up into the mountain; and when he sat down, his disciples came to him.

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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

4 Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are they that hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.

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

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the sons of God.

10 Blessed are they that are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are you, when they shall revile you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you unrighteously for my sake.

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

13 You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how wilt thou make it salty? It is no longer good for anything, except to throw it out to be trampled on by people.

14 You are the light of the world. A city that stands on the top of a mountain cannot be hidden.

15 And when they have lighted a candle, they do not put it under the vessel, but on the candlestick, and it gives light to all in the house.

16 So let your light shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.

17 Do not think that I have come to break the law or the prophets: I have not come to destroy, but to fulfill.

18 For verily I say unto you, Until heaven and earth pass away, not one jot or tittle shall pass away from the law, until all things are fulfilled.

19 Whosoever therefore breaketh one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men thus, shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

20 For I say to you, unless your righteousness surpasses the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.

21 You have heard that it was said to the ancients, 'Thou shalt not kill, but whoever kills shall be judged.'