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The Beatitudes

1 And seeing the multitudes, aHe went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him.  
2 Then He opened His mouth and ataught them, saying: 
3 “Blesseda are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 
4 aBlessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted. 
5 aBlessed are the meek,
For bthey shall inherit the earth. 
6 Blessed are those who ahunger and thirst for righteousness,
bFor they shall be filled. 
7 Blessed are the merciful,
aFor they shall obtain mercy. 
8 aBlessed are the pure in heart,
For bthey shall see God. 
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.
10 aBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.  
11 a“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of bevil against you falsely for My sake.  
12 aRejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for bso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.  

Believers Are Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth; abut if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.  
14 a“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.  
Commentaries:
Adam Clarke
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Matthew 5:1

And seeing the multitudes - , these multitudes, viz. those mentioned in the preceding verse, which should make the first verse of this chapter.

He went up into a mountain - That he might have the greater advantage of speaking, so as to be heard by that great concourse of people which followed him. It is very probable that nothing more is meant here than a small hill or eminence. Had he been on a high mountain they could not have heard; and, had he been at a great distance, he would not have sat down. See the note on Matthew 5:14.

And when he was set - The usual posture of public teachers among the Jews, and among many other people. Hence sitting was a synonymous term for teaching among the rabbins.

His disciples - The word signifies literally a scholar. Those who originally followed Christ, considered him in the light of a Divine teacher; and conscious of their ignorance, and the importance of his teaching, they put themselves under his tuition, that they might be instructed in heavenly things. Having been taught the mysteries of the kingdom of God, they became closely attached to their Divine Master, imitating his life and manners; and recommending his salvation to all the circle of their acquaintance. This is still the characteristic of a genuine disciple of Christ.




Other Adam Clarke entries containing Matthew 5:1:

Matthew 15:29
Matthew 23:2
Luke 6:17

 

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