Bible Questions Answered:
What are the beatitudes?
Nancy K./ Pine River, Mn.
Bible Answers:
Traits of Christian Character, outlined by the Lord Jesus.
Matthew 5:3-11-12 KJV
[1] And seeing the multitudes, He went up into a mountain (Sermon on the mount): and when He was set, His disciples came unto Him:
[2] And He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying,
[3] Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[4] Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
[5] Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
[6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
[7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
[8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
[9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
[10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
[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] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Other Beatitudes in Matthew's gospel.
Matthew 11:6 KJV
“And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.”
Matthew 13:16 KJV
“But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear.”
Matthew 16:17 KJV
“And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.”
Matthew 24:46 KJV
“Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.”
Beatitude in Latin, means: “Blessedness,” which is the first word of each Beatitude, “Blessed.”
Certainly if these Beatitudes are found in the life of the Christian, that life will be Blessed!
