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Matthew 5:2 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,Matthew 5:2 · King James Version
Matthew 5:2 in context
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Commentary
Key words (Strong's)
- openedanoigōto openG455 →
- taughtdidaskōto teach, to hold discourse with others in order to instruct them, deliver didactic…G1321 →
- mouthstomathe mouth, as part of the body of man, of animals, of fish, etc., since thoughts of a man…G4750 →
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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.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 1-2