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Matthew 5:3-5 KJV
Matthew · chapter 5 · verses 3–5 · King James Version
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.Matthew 5:3-5 · King James Version
Matthew 5:3-5 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.
6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
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
- Revelation 21:4
- 2 Corinthians 7:9-10
- Isaiah 61:2-3
- John 16:20-22
Key words (Strong's)
- Blessedmakariosblessed, happyG3107 →
- kingdombasileiaroyal power, kingship, dominion, rule, not to be confused with an actual kingdom but…G932 →
- inheritklēronomeōto receive a lot, receive by lot, esp. to receive a part of an inheritance, receive as an…G2816 →
- 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 →
- mournpentheōto mourn, to mourn for, lament oneG3996 →
- poorptōchosreduced to beggary, begging, asking alms, destitute of wealth, influence, position…G4434 →
- meekprausmildness of disposition, gentleness of spirit, meeknessG4239 →
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