Matthew 5:3 ““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:3

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

World English Bible

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

American Standard Version

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blessed are the poore in spirit, for theirs is the kingdome of heauen.

Darby Translation

Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.

Young's Literal Translation

'Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.

Bible in Basic English

Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

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Cross references

“Blessed”

Luke 11:28 Psalm 1:1 Psalm 112:1 Psalm 146:5 Isaiah 30:18 Matthew 13:16

Luke 11:28 · BSB

But He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Psalm 1:1 · BSB

Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked, or set foot on the path of sinners, or sit in the seat of mockers.

Psalm 112:1 · BSB

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Psalm 146:5 · BSB

Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,

Isaiah 30:18 · BSB

Therefore the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He rises to show you compassion, for the LORD is a just God. Blessed are all who wait for Him.

Matthew 13:16 · BSB

But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

“the poor”

Isaiah 66:2 Proverbs 29:23 Psalm 34:18 Proverbs 16:19 Luke 18:14 2 Chronicles 7:14

Isaiah 66:2 · BSB

Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word.

Proverbs 29:23 · BSB

A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

Psalm 34:18 · BSB

The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit.

Proverbs 16:19 · BSB

It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud.

Luke 18:14 · BSB

I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.”

2 Chronicles 7:14 · BSB

and if My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sin, and heal their land.

“for”

James 2:5 Mark 10:14 Matthew 8:11 Matthew 3:2

James 2:5 · BSB

Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?

Mark 10:14 · BSB

But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and told them, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them! For the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Matthew 8:11 · BSB

I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 3:2 · BSB

and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is near.”

Also

Matthew 5:3–12 Matthew 25:34

Matthew 5:3–12 · BSB

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 25:34 · BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2and He began to teach them, saying:

4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

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