Happy are those who suffer for the kingdom of heaven

With these words of blessing, Jesus gives teaching

Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:3

Mat 5:2 And with these words he gave them teaching, saying,
Mat 5:3 Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Mat 5:4 Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.
Mat 5:5 Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage.
Mat 5:6 Happy are those whose heart’s desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
Mat 5:7 Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
Mat 5:8 Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God.
Mat 5:9 Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.
Mat 5:10 Happy are those who are attacked on account of righteousness: for the kingdom of heaven will be theirs.
Mat 5:11 Happy are you when men give you a bad name, and are cruel to you, and say all evil things against you falsely, because of me.