The Beatitudes (from Latin, beatitudo, happiness) is the name given to a well-known portion of the Sermon on the Mount , recorded in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke . In this section, Jesus Christ lists specific blessings given to individuals with specific qualities. The word traditionallytranslated into English as "blessed" is in the Greek original μακαριος; a more literaltranslation into contemporary English would be "glad indeed".
Luke's version can be found in chapter six, verses twenty-one through twenty five and, unlike Matthew's more famous record,also includes a list of "woes". Matthew's version is found in chapter five, verses three through twelve and is as follows:
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 that 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 sons of God.
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when [men] shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for mysake.
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven.
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