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Matthew 5:2-4
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2 Then Jesus began teaching the people. He said,

3 “Great blessings belong to those who know they are spiritually in need.[a]
    God’s kingdom belongs to them.
4 Great blessings belong to those who are sad now.
    God will comfort them.

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  1. Matthew 5:3 those … in need Literally, “the poor in spirit.”
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Matthew 5:2-4
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The Beatitudes

2 And (A)he opened his mouth and taught them, saying:

3 (B)“Blessed are (C)the poor in spirit, for (D)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 “Blessed are (E)those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

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