Passages

Matthew 5:3-5

New Testament

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@misc{divinityatlas-matthew-5-3-5,
  author = {Divinity Atlas},
  title = {Matthew 5:3-5},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://divinity.interactivelion.com/passages/matthew-5-3-5},
  note = {Accessed August 30, 2026}
}

The first three Beatitudes, opening the Sermon on the Mount. Luke's parallel has simply 'Blessed are ye poor'; Matthew's 'in spirit' is either an interpretation or a different source, and which of the two is earlier is a standing question.

Facts

Passage

Text

Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 1

Reference

Matthew 5:3-5 1

Reference Scheme

Book, Chapter, Verse 1

Translation

The Holy Bible, American Standard Version 1

Translator

American Revision Committee 1

Meaning

Theme

ethics, blessing 1

Cross-Tradition Connections

Concerns

Christianity

The opening of the Sermon on the Mount.

Passage Of

New Testament

Source The Holy Bible, American Standard Version (1901), verse-per-line textAmerican Revision Committee

Sources

1. The Holy Bible, American Standard Version (1901), verse-per-line text

American Revision Committee, eBible.org (digital edition), 1901Matthew 5:3-5View the Source

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