on the other side of the Jordan.
005:001 Seeing the multitude of people, Jesus went up the Hill.
There He seated Himself, and when His disciples came to Him,
005:002 He proceeded to teach them, and said:
005:003 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom
of the Heavens.
005:004 "Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.
005:005 "Blessed are the meek, for they as heirs shall obtain possession
of the earth.
005:006 "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be completely satisfied.
005:007 "Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion.
005:008 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
005:009 "Blessed are the peacemakers, for it is they who will be
recognized as sons of God.
005:010 "Blessed are those who have borne persecution in the cause
of Righteousness, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
005:011 "Blessed are you when they have insulted and persecuted you,
and have said every cruel thing about you falsely for my sake.
005:012 Be joyful and triumphant, because your reward is great in the Heavens;
for so were the Prophets before you persecuted.
005:013 "*You* are the salt of the earth; but if salt has
become tasteless, in what way can it regain its saltness?
It is no longer good for anything but to be thrown away
and trodden on by the passers by.
005:014 *You* are the light of the world; a town cannot be hid if built
on a hill-top.
005:015 Nor is a lamp lighted to be put under a bushel, but on the lampstand;
and then it gives light to all in the house.
005:016 Just so let your light shine before all men, in order that they