“Blessed Are Ye”

All Posts Archived Lessons New Testament Old Testament Book of Mormon Doctrine & Covenants Search “Blessed Are Ye” CFMCorner Feb 11, 2023 3 min read Updated: Jun 24, 2025 CFM: February 13–19 Matthew 5 ( INT ); Luke 6 ( INT ) Videos and Podcasts Video/ Podcast ​Lesson Extension ​Additional Materials Scripture Central Matt 5, Luke 6 ​ Follow Him Matt 5, Luke 6 Part 1 , Part 2 ​Transcript Line Upon Line Matt 5, Luke 6 ​ Teaching with Power Matt 5, Luke 6 ​ Don't Miss This Matt 5, Luke 6 ​ ​CFM New Testament Matt 5, Luke 6 ​Handout Resources and Insights about this Week's Lesson Major Topics & Events Major Events/ Doctrines ​Location ​Scripture Source ​Cross-References Sabbath controversies Galilee Luke 6:1–11 Matthew 12:1–21 , Mark 2:23–3:12 , Twelve called and ordained Galilee Luke 6:12–16 Matthew 10:1–4 , Mark 3:13–19 , 1 Nephi 13:24–26, 39–41 ; Doctrine and Covenants 95:4 The Sermon on the Mount ​Galilee Matthew 5–7 , Luke 6:17–49 Blessed: μακάριος , אֶשֶׁר The poor in spirit: πτωχοὶ τῷ πνεύματι : theirs is the kingdom of heaven βασιλεία οὐρανῶν ​Galilee Matthew 5:3 , Luke 6:20 3 Nephi 12:3 , Psalms 119 Those who mourn: πενθοῦντες : comforted παρακληθήσονται ​​Galilee Matthew 5:4 3 Nephi 12:4 The meek: πραεῖς : inherit the earth κληρονομήσουσιν τὴν γῆν ​Galilee Matthew 5:5 ​ 3 Nephi 12:5 Hunger and thirst after righteousness: πεινῶντες διψῶντες δικαιοσύνην : shall be filled χορτασθήσονται ​Galilee Matthew 5:6 ​ 3 Nephi 12:6 The merciful: ἐλεήμονες : shall obtain mercy ἐλεηθήσονται ​Galilee Matthew 5:7 3 Nephi 12:7 The pure in heart: καθαροὶ καρδίᾳ : shall see God ὄψονται θεὸν ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:8 3 Nephi 12:8 The peacemakers: εἰρηνοποιοί called children of God κληθήσονται υἱοὶ θεοῦ ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:9 3 Nephi 12:9 Persecuted for righteousness: δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης ​Galilee Matthew 5:10 , Luke 6:22–23 ​ 3 Nephi 12:10 Persecuted by false accusers (connected to persecuted for righteousness ): your reward is great μισθὸς πολὺς שָׂכָר , as the prophets who came before you ​Galilee Matthew 5:11–12 ​ 3 Nephi 12:11–12 ​The salt of the earth ​​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:13 ​ 3 Nephi 12:13 ; Doctrine and Covenants 101:39–40 ​“Ye are the light of the world” ​Galilee Matthew 5:14–15 ​ Luke 11:33 , 3 Nephi 12:14–15 ​Let your light shine ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:16 ​ 3 Nephi 12:21–26 ​The law fulfilled πληρῶσαι ​​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:17–20 , Luke 16:17 ​ 3 Nephi 12:21–26 ​Higher Law ​ ​ ​ ​Anger: “Thou shalt not kill”: Leave thy gift before the altar and reconcile. ἄφες δῶρόν θυσιαστηρίου ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:21–26 , Luke 12:58–59 ​ Luke 12:58–59 , 3 Nephi 12:31–32 , Exodus 20:13 , Deut. 5:17 , Mosiah 13:21 ; D&C 59:6 ​Adultery μοιχεύσεις , lust ἐπιθυμῆσαι ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:27–30 ​ 3 Nephi 12:33–37 , Doctrine and Covenants 42:22–26 , Doctrine and Covenants 63:16 ​Divorce: separation ἀπολύσῃ “from releasing /sending away) vs. legal divorce ἀποστάσιον (“out of establishment”) ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:31–32 ​ Luke 16:18 , 3 Nephi 12:38–42 ​Swearing an oath: Honesty ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:33–37 ​ 3 Nephi 12:43–45 ​Evil force or generous service: Eye for an eye vs. turn the other cheek ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:38–42 ​ 3 Nephi 12:48 ​Love enemies ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:43–47 , Luke 6:27–36 3 Nephi 13:1–4 ​Perfect as your Father τέλειός , תָּמִים ​Galilee ​ Matthew 5:48 ​ 3 Nephi 13:5–15 Church Videos & Resources Sermon on the Mount: The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:1-16) Sermon on the Mount: The Higher Law (Matthew 5: 17-48) Scripture Central Study Guide The Bible Project Overview Matthew 1-13 Overview: Luke 1-9 The Law Son of Man BYU’s RSC The Sermon on the Mount in the Joseph Smith Translation The Sermon on the Mount in the JST and the Book of Mormon How New Testament Variants Contribute to the Meaning of the Sermon on the Mount “Be Ye Therefore Perfect”: The Elusive Quest for Perfection Messages of Christ Understanding the Sermon on the Mount Video Tours of the Holy Land Mount of Beatitudes Mount of Beatitudes with David Hyman The Chosen Series Matthew 5-7, Preparing for the Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5-7, Giving the Sermon on the Mount, Season 3, Episode 1 New Testament Archived Lessons Recent Posts See All Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” Easter: “I Am He Who Liveth, I Am He Who Was Slain” “Lift Up Your Voices … to Declare My Gospel”