Matthew 5:3 (KJV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3 is verse of the day number 34 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Blessed are the poor in spirit”. It comes from Matthew 5, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Matthew 5:3 in other translations
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Matthew 5:3 in context
Matthew 5:1–6 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
1And 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.
6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Cross-references for Matthew 5:3
Passages most often linked to Matthew 5:3, strongest connections first.
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.
A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.
The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.
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.
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.
The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.
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.
Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh. Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake. …
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