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Matthew 5:3

The kingdom of GodHumility

1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:

2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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

4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

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BSB
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
KJV
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
WEB
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
ASV
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
DARBY
Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
BLB
“Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
ÅB
«Salige er de fattige i ånden;
for himlenes rike er deres.
OTB
«Salige er de som er fattige i ånden,
for himlenes rike tilhører dem.
B1930
Salige er de fattige i ånden; for himlenes rike er deres.

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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.

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  • Proverbs 29:23

    A man’s pride shall bring him low: but honour shall uphold the humble in spirit.

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  • Psalms 34:18

    The LORD is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

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  • Proverbs 16:19

    Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • Psalms 51:17

    The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

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  • 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.

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