Matthew 5:2

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Matthew 5:2

And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,

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Bible References

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This was to fulfill what was spoken by the prophet:

“I will open My mouth in parables;
I will utter things [unknown and unattainable] that have been hidden [from mankind] since the foundation of the world.”

After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day of his birth.

Listen, O my people, to my teaching;
Incline your ears to the words of my mouth [and be willing to learn].

“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.

Open your mouth for the mute,
For the rights of all who are unfortunate and defenseless;

And looking toward His disciples, He began speaking: “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are you who are poor [in spirit, those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for the kingdom of God is yours [both now and forever].

Then Philip spoke and beginning with this Scripture he preached Jesus to him [explaining that He is the promised Messiah and the source of salvation].

Opening his mouth, Peter said:

“Most certainly I understand now that God is not one to show partiality [to people as though Gentiles were excluded from God’s blessing],

But when Paul was about to reply, Gallio said to the Jews, “If it were a matter of some misdemeanor or serious crime, O Jews, I would have reason to put up with you;

And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],