Matthew 5:3
“Blessed are the poor in spirit! 2 for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (God). 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
In Context
2He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, 1
4Blessed are those who mourn! 2 for they shall be comforted. 1
Cross References
Leviticus 26:41I also walked contrary to them, and brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised heart + 26:41. Quoted in Acts 7:51 is humbled, and they then accept the punishment of their depravity (moral evil);
Psalms 1:1Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, 2 nor stand on the path of people who sin ·intentionally miss the mark goal·, 2 nor sit in the seat of scoffers; 1
Psalms 32:1Blessed is he whose rebellious breach of relationship is forgiven, 2 whose cause for sacrifice for sin ·missing the goal· is covered. 1
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:2-3
The Sermon on the Mount. 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, We have here a general account of this sermon. I. The Preacher was our Lord Jesus, the Prince of preachers, the great Prophet of his church, who came into the world, to be the Light of the world. The prophets and John had done virtuously in preaching, but Christ excelled them all. He is the eternal Wisdom, that lay in the bosom of… Read the whole commentary →