They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!”
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
He humbled himself by becoming obedient to death – even death on a cross! (Philippians 2:8)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”
As he approached Jerusalem and saw the city, he wept over it. (Luke 19:41)
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
I am gentle and humble in heart. (Matthew 11:29)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
His disciples remembered that it is written: Zeal for your house will consume me. (John 2:17)
“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”
When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. (Matthew 9:36)
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”
He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. (1 Peter 2:22)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.”
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. (John 14:27)
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
The Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus. (Matthew 12:14)
“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.”
When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.
1 Peter 2:23
“Blessed is the king of Israel!”
Scripture references: John 12:13; Matthew 5:3-11