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Matthew 5:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Matthew 5:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 And having opened His mouth He was teaching[a] them[b], saying—
These Are The Ones God Considers Blessed
3 “Blessed[c] are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs. 4 Blessed are the ones mourning, because they[d] will be comforted.
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- Matthew 5:2 Chapters 5-7 may represent the attainable standard of righteousness necessary to enter the kingdom; or, the unattainable standard that drives us to Christ, the premier application of the Law; or, the standard of conduct for those who have entered the kingdom.
- Matthew 5:2 That is, the crowds (note 7:28); or, the disciples.
- Matthew 5:3 Or, Fortunate, Happy, from God’s point of view.
- Matthew 5:4 Or, they themselves (and in each case below). This word has the emphasis.
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