2 passages

 Matthew 5

3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,
    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
4 God blesses those who mourn,
    for they will be comforted.
5 God blesses those who are humble,
    for they will inherit the whole earth.
6 God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,
    for they will be satisfied.
7 God blesses those who are merciful,
    for they will be shown mercy.
8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
    for they will see God.
9 God blesses those who work for peace,
    for they will be called the children of God.
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.

43 “You have heard the law that says, 

‘Love your neighbor’ and hate your enemy. 

44 But I say, love your enemies! 

Pray for those who persecute you! 

45 In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven. 

For he gives his sunlight to both the evil and the good, 

and he sends rain on the just and the unjust alike. 

46 If you love only those who love you, 

what reward is there for that? 

Even corrupt tax collectors do that much. 

47 If you are kind only to your friends, 

how are you different from anyone else? 

Even pagans do that. 

48 But you are to be perfect, 

even as your Father in heaven is perfect.