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Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven; for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

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Summary

In this quote from the Bible, known as the Beatitudes, Jesus speaks about the blessings that await those who possess certain qualities or engage in certain actions. He emphasizes the importance of humility, sorrow, meekness, hunger for righteousness, mercy, purity of heart, peacemaking, and persecution for righteousness' sake. These qualities and actions are believed to lead to spiritual rewards, such as inheriting the kingdom of heaven, comfort, inheritance of the earth, being filled with righteousness, obtaining mercy, seeing God, being called children of God, and great reward in heaven. The Beatitudes provide guidance and encouragement to those seeking a righteous and virtuous life.

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