d it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain
to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God. And when it was
day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, that they
might be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach, and to
have authority to cast out demons.

Now the names of the twelve apostles are these: Simon, whom he
surnamed Peter, and Andrew, his brother; James, the son of Zebedee,
and John his brother, and them he surnamed Boanerges, which is sons of
thunder; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the publican;
James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus; Simon, who was called the
Zealot, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.

THE TEACHING OF THE KINGDOM

THE CITIZENS OF THE KINGDOM.

And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:

"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

"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. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is
your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were
before you.

"Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor,
wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but
to be cast out and trodden under foot of men.

"Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.
Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the
stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house. Even so let
your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and
glorify your Father who is in heaven.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF THE KINGDOM.

"Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not
to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and
earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from
the law, till all things be accomplished. Whosoever theref