Matthew 5:1
When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain, and when he had seated himself, his disciples came to him,
Montgomery New Testament
In The King James Version
In Context
2and opening his lips he began to teach them, saying.
Cross References
Matthew 4:18And as he was walking by the see of Galilee, he saw two brothers- Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother-casting their net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
Matthew 10:2These are the names of the apostles (missionaries). First, Simon who is called Peter, and Andrew, his brother; Jamesthe son of Zebedee, and John, his brother;
Matthew 15:29On leaving that place Jesus went along the shore of the Sea of Galilee; and after climbing a hill, took his seat there.
Mark 3:20Then he went into a house, but again such a multitude assembled that they could not get their food.
Luke 6:13And when day dawned he called his disciples, and from among them he selected twelve, whom also he called Apostles missionaries.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:1
This chapter, and the two that follow it, are a sermon; a famous sermon; the sermon upon the mount. It is the longest and fullest continued discourse of our Saviour that we have upon record in all the gospels. It is a practical discourse; there is not much of the credenda of Christianity in it—the things to be believed, but it is wholly taken up with the agenda—the things to be done; these Christ began with in his preaching; for if any man will do his will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God. The… Read the whole commentary →