Beatitudes

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beatitudes
• http://www.jesuschristsavior.net/Beatitudes.html
• http://www.e-water.net/beatitudes_en.swf
• http://www.grace4u.org/Topical/Beatitudes.htm

Matthew 5:3-12: While opinions vary as to exactly how many distinct statements the Beatitudes should be divided into, normally ranging from eight to ten, most scholars consider there to be only eight. These eight of Matthew follow a simple pattern of naming a group of people and the reward they would receive for being part of that group.

The beatitudes present in Matthew and Luke are:

• The poor (Matthew has "poor in spirit"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
• Mourners (Luke has "those who are weeping"). The text says that they will be comforted"will laugh"). (Luke has
• The hungry (Matthew has "hunger and thirst after righteousness"). The text says that they will be filled (Luke has "be satisfied").
• Those persecuted for seeking righteousness (rather than righteousness, Luke has "followers of the Son of Man"). The text says that theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The beatitudes only present in Matthew are:

• The meek. The text says that they will "inherit the earth".
• The merciful. The text says that they will "obtain mercy".
• The pure of heart . The text says that they will "see God".
• The peacemakers. The text says that they will be called "the sons of God".

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