Matthew 5:3 · KJV
“Blessed {are} the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
— Matthew 5:3
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Blessed {are} they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5 — Context
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
3Blessed {are} the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4Blessed {are} they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5Blessed {are} the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Cross References
Isaiah 66:2
For all those {things} hath mine hand made, and all those {things} have been, saith the LORD: but to this {man} will I look, {even} to {him that is} poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Proverbs 29:23
A man's pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
Psalms 34:18
The LORD {is} nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. {unto...: Heb. to the broken of heart} {of a contrite...: Heb. contrite of spirit}
Proverbs 16:19
Better {it is to be} of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
Luke 18:14
I tell you, this man went down to his house justified {rather} than the other: for every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
2 Chronicles 7:14
If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. {which...: Heb. upon whom my name is called}
Psalms 51:17
The sacrifices of God {are} a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
Isaiah 57:15
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name {is} Holy; I dwell in the high and holy {place}, with him also {that is} of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.