Matthew 5:1 When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him.

2. Then He began to teach them, saying,
   
3. “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
   
4. “Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].
   
5. “Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the [b]gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.
   
6. “Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
   
7. “Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
   
8. “Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.
   
9. “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
   
10. “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for [c]doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
    
11. “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
    
12. Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
    

Footnotes

Matthew 5:1 A disciple was a “learner” who may have been curious or convinced or committed.
Matthew 5:5 Or humble, meek.
Matthew 5:10 Lit the sake of righteousness.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5OnF3sg0cY (Sermon on the Mount clip from The Chosen)

• The Semon on the Mount info: KJV: 111 verses. Matthew 5 -7
  
• The Beatitudes may be considered a summary of the gospel. The Ten Commandments are a summary of the law.

• Blessed = Greek. – Makarios Hebrew – ash-Rei (ash-ray): security, stability, safety, prosperity, good fortune, joyful, complete happiness, flourishing; divine joy and perfect happiness.