6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Matthew 5:6–8
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Luke 6:35–37
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Gospel of Thomas 1:68–70
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Gospel of Thomas 1:53–55
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Matthew 13:15–17
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Matthew 5:47–48
47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Romans 4:6–8
6 And David speaks likewise of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works: 7 “Blessed are they whose lawless acts are forgiven, whose sins are covered. 8 Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him.”
Psalms 119:1–3
1 Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the Law of the LORD. 2 Blessed are those who keep His testimonies and seek Him with all their heart. 3 They do no iniquity; they walk in His ways.
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