“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.†
THE SURROUNDING PASSAGE
Matthew 5:3 in context
Matthew 5:1–6
1
Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
2
He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
4
Blessed are those who mourn,
for they shall be comforted.
5
Blessed are the gentle,
for they shall inherit the earth.
6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be filled.
Source notes
Notes from World English Bible Updated
- Isaiah 57:15; 66:2
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