The Beatitudes translated by J.B. Phillips
October 12, 2011
How happy are those who know their need for God, for the kingdom of Heaven is theirs!
How happy are those who know what sorrow means, for they will be given courage and comfort!
Happy are those who claim nothing, for the whole earth will belong to them!
Happy are those who are hungry and thirsty for true goodness, for they will be fully satisfied!
Happy are the merciful, for they will have mercy shown to them!
Happy are the utterly sincere, for they will see God!
Happy are those who make peace, for they will be known as children of God!
Happy are those who have suffered persecution for the cause of goodness, for the kingdom of Heaven is theirs!
~ Matthew 5:3–10 (The Beatitudes), J. B. Phillips translation
Advertisement
No comments yet
