11. For I know the plans I
have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
12. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen
to you.
13. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.
1. Now when he saw the crowds,
he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,
2. and he began to teach them, saying:
3. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of
heaven.
4. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
5. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
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.
9. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
10. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for
theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
37. On the last and greatest
day of the Feast, Jesus stood and said in a loud voice, "If anyone
is thirsty, let him come to me and drink.
38. Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, streams of living
water will flow from within him."