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Matthew 5:3 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verse 3 · King James Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Matthew 5:3 · King James Version
Matthew 5:3 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.
5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Cross references
- Isaiah 66:2
- Proverbs 29:23
- Psalms 34:18
- Proverbs 16:19
- Luke 18:14
- 2 Chronicles 7:14
- Psalms 51:17
- Isaiah 57:15
Key words (Strong's)
- Blessedmakariosblessed, happyG3107 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
- spiritpneumathe third person of the triune God, the Holy Spirit, coequal, coeternal with the Father…G4151 →
- theirsautoshimself, herself, themselves, itself, he, she, it, the sameG846 →
- poorptōchosreduced to beggary, begging, asking alms, destitute of wealth, influence, position…G4434 →
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