Matthew 5:4,6,8-9,11-13
Matthew 5:4 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
Matthew 5:6 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat.
Matthew 5:8-9 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right. Then you can see God in the outside world. “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.
Matthew 5:11-12-13 The Message (MSG)
“Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble. “Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth. If you lose your saltiness, how will people taste godliness? You’ve lost your usefulness and will end up in the garbage.
Matthew 5:4 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:8-9 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 King James Version (KJV)
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. 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.
Matthew 5:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:8-9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled under foot by men.
Matthew 5:4 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who grieve, for God will comfort them.
Matthew 5:6 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who hunger and thirst after justice, for they will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:8-9 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed whose thoughts are pure, for they will see God. They are blessed who work for peace, for they will be called God’s children.
Matthew 5:11-13 New Century Version (NCV)
“People will insult you and hurt you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things about you because you follow me. But when they do, you will be blessed. Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its salty taste, it cannot be made salty again. It is good for nothing, except to be thrown out and walked on.
Matthew 5:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:8-9 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and 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 that were before you. Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.
Matthew 5:4 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Matthew 5:8-9 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 New International Version (NIV)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot.
Matthew 5:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:8-9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.
Matthew 5:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted]. [Is 61:2]
Matthew 5:6 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied. [Is 55:1, 2]
Matthew 5:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. [Ps 24:3, 4] “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. [Heb 12:14]
Matthew 5:11-13 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me. Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. [2 Chr 36:16] “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has lost its taste (purpose), how can it be made salty? It is no longer good for anything, but to be thrown out and walked on by people [when the walkways are wet and slippery].
Matthew 5:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:8-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God. God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 New Living Translation (NLT)
“God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way. “You are the salt of the earth. But what good is salt if it has lost its flavor? Can you make it salty again? It will be thrown out and trampled underfoot as worthless.
Matthew 5:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“What delight comes to you when you wait upon the Lord! For you will find what you long for.
Matthew 5:6 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“How enriched you are when you crave righteousness! For you will be satisfied.
Matthew 5:8-9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“What bliss you experience when your heart is pure! For then your eyes will open to see more and more of God. “How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“How blessed you are when people insult and persecute you and speak all kinds of cruel lies about you because of your love for me! So leap for joy—since your heavenly reward is great. For you are being rejected the same way the prophets were before you. “Your lives are like salt among the people. But if you, like salt, become bland, how can your ‘saltiness’ be restored? Flavorless salt is good for nothing and will be thrown out and trampled on by others.
Matthew 5:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
Matthew 5:8-9 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:11-13 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. “You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people’s feet.
