Matthew 5:3 — King James Version← Study notes
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
Matthew 5:3 — Greek Interlinear
Greek · Matthew 5:312 words
ℹGreek text from the SBL Greek New Testament (SBLGNT). Transliteration follows SBL Academic conventions.
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Thomas MuellerNote2mo agoBlessed are the poor in spirit
The sermon on the mount opens with a word that destabilizes everything. Blessed - makarios - is not about happiness. It is about being in a state of divine favour regardless of circumstances. The poor...
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Aisha MbekiNote1mo agoThe Poverty That Opens Heaven
Blessed are the poor in spirit. Growing up, I thought this meant humility, and sure, that's part of it. But 'poor in spirit' carries the sense of spiritual bankruptcy, recognizing you have nothing to ...
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