Matthew 5:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 5:3

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 “Blessed^a 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.

New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.

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