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And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.

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Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now for you will be glad.

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Happy are you, when men have hate for you, and put you away from among them and say angry words to you, turning away in disgust at your name, because of the Son of man.

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Be glad in that day, and be lifted up for joy, for your reward in heaven will be great: for their fathers did these same things to the prophets.

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But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now.

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Unhappy are you who are full of food now: for you will be in need. Unhappy are you who are laughing now: for you will be crying in sorrow.

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Unhappy are you when all men give you their approval: for so their fathers did to the false prophets.