New International Version and he began to teach them. He said: New Living Translation and he began to teach them. English Standard Version And he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Berean Standard Bible and He began to teach them, saying: Berean Literal Bible And having opened His mouth, He was teaching them, saying: King James Bible And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, New King James Version Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: New American Standard Bible And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, NASB 1995 He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, NASB 1977 And opening His mouth He began to teach them, saying, Legacy Standard Bible And He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying, Amplified Bible Then He began to teach them, saying, Berean Annotated Bible and He began to teach them, saying: Christian Standard Bible Then he began to teach them, saying: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then He began to teach them, saying: American Standard Version and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Contemporary English Version and he taught them: English Revised Version and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, GOD'S WORD® Translation and he began to teach them: Good News Translation and he began to teach them: International Standard Version and he began to teach them: NET Bible Then he began to teach them by saying: New Heart English Bible Then he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Webster's Bible Translation And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Weymouth New Testament He proceeded to teach them, and said: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bibleand He began to teach them, saying: World English Bible He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having opened His mouth, He was teaching them, saying, Berean Literal Bible And having opened His mouth, He was teaching them, saying: Young's Literal Translation and having opened his mouth, he was teaching them, saying: Smith's Literal Translation And having opened his mouth, he taught them, saying, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd opening his mouth, he taught them, saying: Catholic Public Domain Version and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying: New American Bible He began to teach them, saying: New Revised Standard Version Then he began to speak, and taught them, saying: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he opened his mouth and taught them, and he said, Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he opened his mouth and he was teaching them and he said: NT Translations Anderson New Testamentand he opened his mouth and taught them, saying: Godbey New Testament And having opened His mouth He taught them, saying; Haweis New Testament and opening his mouth, he taught them, saying, Mace New Testament and he addressed himself to them in these instructions. Weymouth New Testament He proceeded to teach them, and said: Worrell New Testament and, opening His mouth, He taught them, saying, Worsley New Testament and He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Sermon on the Mount1When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, 2and He began to teach them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.… Cross References He began to teach them, saying: Matthew 13:3 And He told them many things in parables, saying, “A farmer went out to sow his seed. Mark 4:2 And He taught them many things in parables, and in His teaching He said, Luke 6:20 Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Isaiah 61:1-3 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. James 1:5 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. Proverbs 2:6 For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. Luke 4:18-19 “The Spirit of the Lord is on Me, because He has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to proclaim liberty to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to release the oppressed, / to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.” Isaiah 11:2-4 The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, / but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. Psalm 25:9 He guides the humble in what is right and teaches them His way. 1 Corinthians 1:30 It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption. Isaiah 50:4 The Lord GOD has given Me the tongue of discipleship, to sustain the weary with a word. He awakens Me morning by morning; He awakens My ear to listen as a disciple. Proverbs 1:23 If you had repented at my rebuke, then surely I would have poured out my spirit on you; I would have made my words known to you. John 7:16-17 “My teaching is not My own,” Jesus replied. “It comes from Him who sent Me. / If anyone desires to do His will, he will know whether My teaching is from God or whether I speak on My own. Isaiah 54:13 Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity. Psalm 119:130 The unfolding of Your words gives light; it informs the simple. Treasury of Scripture And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, Matthew 13:35 That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world. Job 3:1 After this opened Job his mouth, and cursed his day. Psalm 78:1,2 Maschil of Asaph. Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth… Jump to Previous Mouth Opened Proceeded Taught Teach Teaching WordsJump to Next Mouth Opened Proceeded Taught Teach Teaching WordsMatthew 5 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. and He began to teach them, saying: Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, delivering authoritative instruction to His disciples in the presence of the gathered crowds. Sitting to teach followed the customary practice of Jewish rabbis and signaled formal instruction. On a hillside near the Sea of Galilee, traditionally associated with the area near Capernaum, He revealed the character of God’s kingdom and the righteousness God requires. Like Moses on Sinai, Jesus taught from a mountain, yet He spoke with divine authority as the One who fulfills and explains God’s Law. Mat 13:3 And He told them many things in parables,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is the one who begins to teach. He is recognized as the Messiah and the Son of God in Christian theology. 2. The Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching. They are His followers who have committed to learning from Him and spreading His message. 3. The Sermon on the Mount This is the setting for Matthew 5:2. It is one of Jesus' most famous discourses, covering chapters 5 through 7 in the Gospel of Matthew. Teaching Points The Authority of Jesus' TeachingJesus speaks with divine authority, setting the foundation for Christian ethics and morality. His teachings are not mere suggestions but commands that carry the weight of divine truth. The Importance of Listening As Jesus begins to teach, it is crucial for believers to adopt a posture of listening and openness to His words. This involves not only hearing but also understanding and applying His teachings. The Role of Discipleship The disciples are learners who are called to absorb Jesus' teachings and live them out. Modern believers are similarly called to be disciples, continually learning and growing in their faith. The Context of Community Jesus teaches in the context of a community, emphasizing the importance of learning and growing together in faith. Believers are encouraged to engage in communal study and application of Scripture. The Continuity of Scripture Jesus' teachings in the Sermon on the Mount connect with the broader account of Scripture, fulfilling the Law and the Prophets and pointing to the Kingdom of God. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 5:2?2. How can we apply Jesus' teachings in Matthew 5:2 to daily life? 3. What does "He began to teach them" reveal about Jesus' role as teacher? 4. How does Matthew 5:2 connect with Proverbs' emphasis on wisdom and instruction? 5. In what ways can we prepare our hearts to receive Jesus' teachings today? 6. How does Matthew 5:2 encourage us to prioritize learning from Jesus' words? 7. What is the significance of Jesus beginning His Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5:2? 8. How does Matthew 5:2 reflect Jesus' authority as a teacher? 9. Why is the Sermon on the Mount pivotal in Christian teachings? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 5? Verse 2. - And he opened his mouth. Frequent in the Old Testament; e.g. Job 3:1. A Hebraism, indicating that the words spoken are not the utterance of chance, but of set will and purpose. In the Gospels (in this sense) only Matthew 13:35 (from Psalm 78:2, LXX.); also in Acts 8:35 (Philip); 10:34 (Peter); 18:14 (Paul); Revelation 13:6 (the beast); cf. 2 Corinthians 6. II, of perfect frankness of expression, and Ephesians 6:19, perhaps of courage in the utterance of the Divine message. And taught them. (ἐδίδασκεν αὐτοὺς). That which follows is represented, not as a proclamation, but as teaching, given to those who in some measure desired to follow and serve him. Some progress already made by the listeners, if only in a relation of respect and reverence, is implied in "teaching." The discourse was therefore spoken, not simply to the multitudes, a chance audience, but with primary and special reference to those who had already made some advance in relation to him. The multitudes, however, were standing by, and were amazed at the unique character of his teaching (cf. Matthew 7:28, 29; cf. also Luke 6:20 with Luke 7:1). Matthew 5:2 serves as the doorway to the Sermon on the Mount. It shows Jesus deliberately moving from compassionate observation to authoritative instruction, addressing real people in real time with words that are eternally true. He initiates, He teaches, and He speaks—inviting every listener to receive His life-giving truth and live it out with confidence in the unchanging reliability of His Word. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. He began ἀνοίξας (anoixas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. to teach ἐδίδασκεν (edidasken) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1321: To teach, direct, admonish. A prolonged form of a primary verb dao; to teach. them, αὐτοὺς (autous) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. saying: λέγων (legōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. Additonal Resources Matthew 5:2 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 5:2 Bible Gateway Matthew 5:2 Bible.com Matthew 5:2 NIV |
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