American Standard Version of 1901
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Every one that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like:
For I have given you an example, that ye also should do as I have done to you.
Take, brethren, for an example of suffering and of patience, the prophets who spake in the name of the Lord.
Be ye imitators of me, even as I also am of Christ.
Brethren, be ye imitators together of me, and mark them that so walk even as ye have us for an ensample.
He hath given help to Israel his servant,That he might remember mercy
In all things I gave you an example, that so laboring ye ought to help the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that he himself said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.
And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but let them serve them the rather, because they that {Or, lay hold of}partake of the benefit are believing and beloved. These things teach and exhort.
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondly prophets, thirdly teachers, then {Greek: powers.}miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, {Or, wise counsels}governments, divers kinds of tongues.
For while we were yet weak, in due season Christ died for the ungodly.
But him that is weak in faith receive ye, yet not {Or, to doubtful disputations}for decision of scruples.
And we exhort you, brethren, admonish the disorderly, encourage the fainthearted, support the weak, be longsuffering toward all.
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
{Some ancient authorities transpose verse 4 and 5.}Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
Blessed are they that have been persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are ye when men shall reproach you, and persecute you, and say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.