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Unit 84

Segment 5 of 8 [#552]

The Beatitudes

3 Nephi 12:3 - 3 Nephi 12:12

Duration: 0:57

contextual study / concordance



3 Nephi 12:3

Yea, blessed are the poor in spirit who come unto me,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


3 Nephi 12:4

And again, blessed are all they that mourn,

for they shall be comforted.


3 Nephi 12:5

And blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth.


3 Nephi 12:6

And blessed are all they who do hunger and thirst after righteousness,

for they shall be filled with the Holy Ghost.


3 Nephi 12:7

And blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.


3 Nephi 12:8

And blessed are all the pure in heart,

for they shall see God.


3 Nephi 12:9

And blessed are all the peacemakers,

for they shall be called the children of God.


3 Nephi 12:10

And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my name's sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.


3 Nephi 12:11

And blessed are ye when men shall revile you and persecute,

and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake;


3 Nephi 12:12

For ye shall have great joy and be exceedingly glad,

for great shall be your reward in heaven;

for so persecuted they the prophets who were before you.



The End of Unit 84 - Segment 5