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## Matthew 5:3-11 in Context (Verses 1–14 KJV)
 
 [1 ](/kjv/matthew/5/1) And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
 
 [2 ](/kjv/matthew/5/2) And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
 
 [3 ](/kjv/matthew/5/3) Blessed *are* the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
 
 [4 ](/kjv/matthew/5/4) Blessed *are* they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
 
 [5 ](/kjv/matthew/5/5) Blessed *are* the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/matthew/5/6) Blessed *are* they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/matthew/5/7) Blessed *are* the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/matthew/5/8) Blessed *are* the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/matthew/5/9) Blessed *are* the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
 
 [10 ](/kjv/matthew/5/10) Blessed *are* they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
 
 [11 ](/kjv/matthew/5/11) Blessed are ye, when *men* shall revile you, and persecute *you*, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
 
 [12 ](/kjv/matthew/5/12) Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great *is* your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
 
 [13 ](/kjv/matthew/5/13) ¶ 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.
 
 [14 ](/kjv/matthew/5/14) Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
 
[Matthew 4](/kjv/matthew/4) [Matthew 6](/kjv/matthew/6)

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