The text
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God (Matthew 5:8). Matthew 5:8. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God (Matthew 5:9). Matthew 5:9. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven (Matthew 5:10). Matthew 5:10. Blessed are you when people revile you, and persecute you, and say every kind of evil against you falsely, for my sake (Matthew 5:11). Matthew 5:11. Rejoice and be very glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you (Matthew 5:12). Matthew 5:12.
1771 text
Blessed are the pure in heart; for they shall see God. Blessed are the peace-makers; 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.
About this text
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Catalogue & scope
Sermon 23 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:8-12.
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