Commentaries:
People's Commentary (NT)
Matthew 5:3
Blessed. There follows nine beatitudes, each of which pronounces
a blessing upon those who have certain characteristics. The word
"blessed" is first applied to God, and means more than "happy", as it
has sometimes been translated. Happiness comes from earthly things;
blessedness comes from God. It is not bestowed arbitrarily; a reason
follows each beatitude.
The poor in spirit. The humble, in contrast with the haughty;
those sensible of spiritual destitution. The same state of mind is
referred to when he speaks elsewhere of a contrite and broken spirit.
Is the kingdom of heaven. Such shall become members of the
kingdom that Christ will establish. The Jews rejected from this kingdom
on account of their spiritual pride.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Matthew 5:3
Matthew 23:13
Luke 6:17-19
Luke 6:20-23
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