Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New Living Translation “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. English Standard Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Berean Standard Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Berean Literal Bible "Blessed are the poor in the spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. King James Bible Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New King James Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New American Standard Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NASB 1995 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NASB 1977 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Legacy Standard Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Amplified Bible “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. Christian Standard Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. Holman Christian Standard Bible “The poor in spirit are blessed, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs. American Standard Version Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Contemporary English Version God blesses those people who depend only on him. They belong to the kingdom of heaven! English Revised Version Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Good News Translation "Happy are those who know they are spiritually poor; the Kingdom of heaven belongs to them! International Standard Version "How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them! Majority Standard Bible ?Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. NET Bible "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them. New Heart English Bible "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. World English Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Literal Translations Literal Standard Version“Blessed the poor in spirit—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Berean Literal Bible "Blessed are the poor in the spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. Young's Literal Translation 'Happy the poor in spirit -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens. Smith's Literal Translation Happy the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of the heavens. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Catholic Public Domain Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New American Bible “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. New Revised Standard Version “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed are the poor in pride, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Blessed by The Spirit are the poor, because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their?s is the kingdom of heaven. Mace New Testament Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Beatitudes2and He began to teach them, saying: 3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.… Cross References 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 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, James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Psalm 34:18 The LORD is near to the brokenhearted; He saves the contrite in spirit. Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the One who is high and lifted up, who inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy: “I dwell in a high and holy place, and with the oppressed and humble in spirit, to restore the spirit of the lowly and revive the heart of the contrite. 1 Peter 5:5 Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.” Proverbs 16:19 It is better to be lowly in spirit among the humble than to divide the spoil with the proud. Isaiah 66:2 Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. Zephaniah 2:3 Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth who carry out His justice. Seek righteousness; seek humility. Perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. Psalm 51:17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit; a broken and a contrite heart, O God, You will not despise. 1 Samuel 2:7-8 The LORD sends poverty and wealth; He humbles and He exalts. / He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Proverbs 29:23 A man’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor. Isaiah 29:19 The humble will increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Luke 18:14 I tell you, this man, rather than the Pharisee, went home justified. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but the one who humbles himself will be exalted.” Treasury of Scripture Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. blessed. Matthew 5:4-11 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted… Matthew 11:6 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me. Matthew 13:16 But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear. the poor. Matthew 11:25 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Matthew 18:1-3 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? … Leviticus 26:41,42 And that I also have walked contrary unto them, and have brought them into the land of their enemies; if then their uncircumcised hearts be humbled, and they then accept of the punishment of their iniquity: … for. Matthew 3:2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. Matthew 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven. Mark 10:14 But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God. Jump to Previous Belongs Blessed Happy Heaven Heavens Kingdom Poor Reign Spirit TheirsJump to Next Belongs Blessed Happy Heaven Heavens Kingdom Poor Reign Spirit TheirsMatthew 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. Blessed The Greek word used here is "makarios," which conveys a sense of happiness or fortunate well-being. In the context of the Beatitudes, "blessed" refers to a state of spiritual prosperity and divine favor. This term is not merely about earthly happiness but a deeper, spiritual joy that comes from a right relationship with God. Historically, this word was used to describe the elite or those in a privileged position, but Jesus redefines it to include those who are spiritually humble. are the poor in spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven The poor in spirit.--The limitation, as in "the pure in heart," points to the region of life in which the poverty is found. In Luke 6:20 there is no such qualifying clause, and there the words speak of outward poverty, as in itself a less perilous and therefore happier state than that of riches. Here the blessedness is that of those who, whatever their outward state may be, are in their inward life as those who feel that they have nothing of their own, must be receivers before they give, must be dependent on another's bounty, and be, as it were, the "bedesmen" of the great King. To that temper of mind belongs the "kingdom of heaven," the eternal realities, in this life and the life to come, of that society of which Christ is the Head. Things are sometimes best understood by their contraries, and we may point to the description of the church of Laodicea as showing us the opposite type of character, thinking itself "rich" in the spiritual life, when it is really as "the pauper," destitute of the true riches, blind and naked. Verse 3 - Matthew 7:27. - THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT. The following may serve as a brief summary.1. The ideal character of his disciples (Matthew 5:3-10), which must be allowed to appear (Matthew 5:11-16). 2. The relation that they ought to hold towards the religion of the day, of which the Law was the accepted standard (Matthew 5:17 - 6:18). (1) The fundamental principle of this relation is found in the relation which Christ himself holds towards the Law (Matthew 5:17-20). . . . Greek “Blessed [are]Μακάριοι (Makarioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. poor πτωχοὶ (ptōchoi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4434: Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. in τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. spirit, πνεύματι (pneumati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's 4151: Wind, breath, spirit. for Ὅτι (Hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. theirs αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 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. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. the ἡ (hē) Article - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλεία (basileia) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of τῶν (tōn) Article - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. heaven. οὐρανῶν (ouranōn) Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. 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