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Bible Verses From the Sermon on the Mount

Explore the wisdom of the Sermon on the Mount. Discover the Beatitudes and their call to a life of humility and spiritual richness.

By The Editorial Team

Verses sourced from the World English Bible (public domain). Selection follows our editorial policy. Last reviewed 2026-04-23. See all sources.

The Sermon on the Mount, particularly in the Beatitudes, emphasizes humility and spiritual richness. Matthew 5:3 states, "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven," highlighting the value of recognizing one's spiritual neediness as a pathway to receiving God's grace and favor.

““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Isaiah 57:15; 66:2”
— Matthew 5:3 WEB

In the soft glow of the morning light, we find Jesus teaching on a hillside. The Sermon on the Mount speaks to every heart willing to listen. Matthew 5:3 opens this profound message with, “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” These words introduce the Beatitudes, a series of blessings that challenge our understanding of true happiness and spiritual richness. As Jesus speaks, He invites us into a deeper way of living, rooted in humility and compassion.

This sermon is not just a collection of teachings; it’s a call to transformative living. It invites us to consider values that differ from the world’s. The Beatitudes, in particular, offer a vision of life blessed by God. Other scriptures echo this call for a righteous path. Proverbs 6:23 reminds us that “the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light.” This draws us toward a life of integrity and faithfulness. Each verse in this collection resonates with a call to live as Jesus taught, focusing on inner change rather than external appearances.

50 verses

  1. 1

    “Let peoples serve you, and nations bow down to you. Be lord over your brothers. Let your mother’s sons bow down to you. Cursed be everyone who curses you. Blessed be everyone who blesses you.””

  2. 2

    “Afterward he read all the words of the law, the blessing and the curse, according to all that is written in the book of the law.”

  3. 3

    “The mountains shall bring prosperity to the people. The hills bring the fruit of righteousness.”

  4. 4

    “For the commandment is a lamp, and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life,”

  5. 5

    “The words of king Lemuel; the revelation which his mother taught him.”

  6. 6

    “The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.”

  7. 7

    “After the suffering of his soul, he will see the lightSo read the Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint. Masoretic Text omits “the light”. and be satisfied. My righteous servant will justify many by the knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities.”

  8. 8

    ““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.Isaiah 57:15; 66:2”

  9. 9

    ““You are the salt of the earth, but if the salt has lost its flavor, with what will it be salted? It is then good for nothing, but to be cast out and trodden under the feet of men.”

  10. 10

    “You are the light of the world. A city located on a hill can’t be hidden.”

  11. 11

    “Pray like this: ‘Our Father in heaven, may your name be kept holy.”

  12. 12

    “Let your Kingdom come. Let your will be done, as in heaven, so on earth.”

  13. 14

    “As you go, preach, saying, ‘The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand!’”

  14. 15

    “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers,TR adds “raise the dead,” and cast out demons. Freely you received, so freely give.”

  15. 16

    “What I tell you in the darkness, speak in the light; and what you hear whispered in the ear, proclaim on the housetops.”

  16. 17

    “Jesus said to them, “Have you understood all these things?” They answered him, “Yes, Lord.””

  17. 18

    “He commanded the multitudes to sit down on the grass; and he took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, broke and gave the loaves to the disciples, and the disciples gave to the multitudes.”

  18. 20

    ““Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin,cumin is an aromatic seed from Cuminum cyminum, resembling caraway in flavor and appearance. It is used as a spice. and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith. But you ought to have done these, and not to have left the other undone.”

  19. 21

    “He began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.”

  20. 22

    “He called the multitude to himself with his disciples, and said to them, “Whoever wants to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”

  21. 23

    “You know the commandments: ‘Do not murder,’ ‘Do not commit adultery,’ ‘Do not steal,’ ‘Do not give false testimony,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘Honor your father and mother.’”Exodus 20:12-16; Deuteronomy 5:16-20”

  22. 24

    “One of the scribes came, and heard them questioning together. Knowing that he had answered them well, asked him, “Which commandment is the greatest of all?””

  23. 25

    “Jesus answered him, saying, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.’”Deuteronomy 8:3”

  24. 26

    “On one of those days, he was teaching; and there were Pharisees and teachers of the law sitting by, who had come out of every village of Galilee, Judea, and Jerusalem. The power of the Lord was with him to heal them.”

  25. 27

    “Jesus answered them, “Go and tell John the things which you have seen and heard: that the blind receive their sight, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised up, and the poor have good news preached to them.”

  26. 28

    “He said to all, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross,TR, NU add “daily” and follow me.”

  27. 29

    “Turning to the disciples, he said privately, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that you see,”

  28. 30

    “Therefore whatever you have said in the darkness will be heard in the light. What you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.”

  29. 31

    “You know the commandments: ‘Don’t commit adultery,’ ‘Don’t murder,’ ‘Don’t steal,’ ‘Don’t give false testimony,’ ‘Honor your father and your mother.’”Exodus 20:12-16; Deuteronomy 5:16-20”

  30. 32

    “When Jesus heard these things, he said to him, “You still lack one thing. Sell all that you have, and distribute it to the poor. You will have treasure in heaven. Come, follow me.””

  31. 33

    “saying, “Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Psalm 118:26 Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest!””

  32. 34

    “On one of those days, as he was teaching the people in the temple and preaching the Good News, the TR adds “chief”priests and scribes came to him with the elders.”

  33. 35

    “Beginning from Moses and from all the prophets, he explained to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself.”

  34. 36

    “She said, “No one, Lord.” Jesus said, “Neither do I condemn you. Go your way. From now on, sin no more.”NU includes, but brackets as less certain, John 7:53–John 8-11.”

  35. 37

    “Sanctify them in your truth. Your word is truth.Psalm 119:142”

  36. 38

    “Philip opened his mouth, and beginning from this Scripture, preached to him about Jesus.”

  37. 39

    “preaching boldly in the name of the Lord Jesus.TR and NU omit “Jesus” and reverse the order of verses 28 & 29. He spoke and disputed against the Hellenists,The Hellenists were Hebrews who used Greek language and culture. but they were seeking to kill him.”

  38. 40

    “The word which he sent to the children of Israel, preaching good news of peace by Jesus Christ—he is Lord of all—”

  39. 41

    “But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth, and in your heart”;Deuteronomy 30:14 that is, the word of faith, which we preach:”

  40. 42

    “For the commandments, “You shall not commit adultery,” “You shall not murder,” “You shall not steal,”TR adds “You shall not give false testimony,” “You shall not covet,” Exodus 20:13-15,17; Deuteronomy 5:17-19,21 and whatever other commandments there are, are all summed up in this saying, namely, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”Leviticus 19:18”

  41. 43

    “Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.”

  42. 44

    “The things which you learned, received, heard, and saw in me: do these things, and the God of peace will be with you.”

  43. 45

    “Consider what I say, and may the Lord give you understanding in all things.”

  44. 46

    “But you did follow my teaching, conduct, purpose, faith, patience, love, steadfastness,”

  45. 47

    “preach the word; be urgent in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with all patience and teaching.”

  46. 48

    “in all things showing yourself an example of good works; in your teaching showing integrity, seriousness, incorruptibility,”

  47. 49

    “not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.”

  48. 50

    “that you should remember the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and the commandment of us, the apostles of the Lord and Savior:”

For your week

Reflect

Consider the ways humility opens doors to spiritual blessings. Jesus teaches that the kingdom belongs to those poor in spirit. Could embracing our limitations be a pathway to divine riches?

Pray

Dear God, guide us to live with humility and openness. Help us to embrace the teachings of Jesus on the mount. May our spirits align with Your will.

Apply

This week, reflect on the Beatitudes each morning. Write down a practical way to embody one of these teachings daily in your life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sermon on the Mount?

The Sermon on the Mount is a collection of Jesus’ teachings found in Matthew 5-7. Delivered on a mountainside, it includes the Beatitudes and instructions on various aspects of life and faith. It emphasizes internal transformation over external appearances, as seen in teachings about anger, prayer, and love for enemies. It sets a foundational ethic for Christian living and challenges believers to live in a way that reflects God's kingdom.

What are the Beatitudes?

The Beatitudes are a series of blessings at the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, in Matthew 5:3-12. They describe the qualities of those who are blessed by God, such as being poor in spirit, meek, and merciful. These statements flip worldly values, emphasizing spiritual poverty over wealth, and mourning over laughter. Each beatitude promises a reward, like inheriting the earth or seeing God, highlighting the kingdom's value system.

Why is the Sermon on the Mount important?

The Sermon on the Mount is crucial because it outlines Jesus' vision for a life in God's kingdom. It offers ethical teachings that challenge conventional values and practices. Matthew 5:3-12, the Beatitudes, highlight the blessedness of spiritual poverty and meekness. These teachings call believers to live with integrity, mercy, and love, reflecting God's nature. The sermon provides foundational principles for Christian conduct and spiritual growth.

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