Matthew 5:3 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 5:3

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.

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.

Topical Studies for Matthew 5:3:

Heaven {Forerunner Commentary}
Heaven {Nave's Topical Bible}
Heaven {Torrey's Topical Textbook}

Poor {Forerunner Commentary}
Poor {Nave's Topical Bible}

Blessed {Forerunner Commentary}

Other topical entries containing Matthew 5:3:

Happiness of Saints in this Life {Torrey's Topical Textbook}
Conduct, Christian {Torrey's Topical Textbook}