1. “Blessed are they who weep, for they shall be comforted.  Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are they who suffer  persecution  because of righteousness, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.” (Mt. 5:4, 6, 10)

2. “You are blessed, you who are poor, for the kingdom  of heaven is yours. You are blessed, you who now hunger, for you shall be filled. You are fortunate, you who now weep, for you shall laugh.” (Lk. 6:20, 21)

“But woe to you who are rich! For you have your consolation in this world. Woe to you who are filled, for you shall be hungry. Woe to you who now laugh, for you shall be reduced to mourning and tears.” (Lk.  6:24, 25)