Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
New American Standard Bible
King James Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Holman Bible
International Standard Version
"How blessed are those who are destitute in spirit, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!
A Conservative Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit, because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
American Standard Version
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Amplified
An Understandable Version
"Those persons who feel a deep sense of their personal need are blessed because the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Anderson New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Bible in Basic English
Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Common New Testament
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Darby Translation
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Godbey New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit: because the kingdom of the heavens is theirs.
Goodspeed New Testament
"Blessed are those who feel their spiritual need, for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to them!
John Wesley New Testament
saying, Happy are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Julia Smith Translation
Happy the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of the heavens.
King James 2000
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Modern King James verseion
Blessed are the poor in spirit! For theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Moffatt New Testament
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spirit! the Realm of heaven is theirs.
Montgomery New Testament
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
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.
Noyes New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Sawyer New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
The Emphasized Bible
Happy, the destitute, in spirit; for, theirs, is the kingdom of the heavens;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Twentieth Century New Testament
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Webster
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.
Williams New Testament
"Blessed are those who feel poor in spiritual things, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
World English Bible
"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Worrell New Testament
"Happy are the poor in spirit; because theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Worsley New Testament
Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Youngs Literal Translation
Happy the poor in spirit -- because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
Themes
Beatitudes of Christ » Initial step, humility (conscious need)
the Blessed » The poor in spirit
Character » Of saints » Poor in spirit
Character of saints » Poor in spirit
Christian conduct » Blessedness of maintaining
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples are
Happiness of saints in this life » Described by Christ in the beatitudes
Heavenly » Joy kingdom » Humility
Kingdom of God » Who can enter into the kingdom of God
spiritual Kingdom » Conditions of entrance into » Humility
Poor » Figurative » Poor in spirit
Select readings » The beatitudes
Topics
Interlinear
Devotionals
Devotionals about Matthew 5:3
Devotionals containing Matthew 5:3
References
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 37 Translations in Matthew 5:3
Prayers for Matthew 5:3
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Beatitudes
2 and he addressed himself to them in these instructions. 3 Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Cross References
Mark 10:14
which Jesus observing was much displeas'd with them, and said, suffer little children to come unto me, do not hinder them: for of such is the kingdom of God.
Matthew 3:2
and saying, "Repent ye: for the kingdom of the Messiah draws nigh."
Matthew 5:3-12
Blessed are they, that are of an humble spirit, for of such is the kingdom of the Messias.
Matthew 8:11
and I declare unto you, that many shall come from the east and from the west, and shall sit at table with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob in the heavenly kingdom.
Matthew 11:6
and happy is he who does not stumble at my appearance.
Matthew 11:25
At the same time Jesus, continuing his discourses, said, "I thank thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, for having revealed unto babes what thou hast hid from the wise and prudent.
Matthew 13:16
but happy are you that your eyes have sight; and that your ears have their hearing.
Matthew 18:1-3
At the same time came the disciples to Jesus, saying, who is to be the greatest in the kingdom of the Messiah?
Matthew 24:46
who shall be found so employed, at his master's return.
Matthew 25:34
the king shall say to those on his right hand, come, ye blessed of my father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Luke 4:18
"the spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he hath sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,
Luke 6:20-26
Then directing himself to his disciples, he said, blessed are ye, that are poor: for the divine kingdom is yours.
Luke 11:28
but rather, said he, happy are they who hear the word of God, and put it in practice.
Luke 18:14
I tell you this man went home approv'd as just, and not the other. for whoever exalteth himself shall be humbled, and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.
John 20:29
Jesus said to him, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they who have not seen, and yet have believed.
Romans 4:6-9
even as David also speaks of the happiness of the man whom God accounted righteous independently of his works,
James 1:10
let the rich be humbled by his instability: for he is as transitory as a flower in the field.
James 1:12
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
James 2:5
consider, my dear brethren, has not God chose the poor of this world to be rich by faith, and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him?
James 4:9-10
be afflicted, be mournful, and weep: let your mirth be converted to sadness, and your joy to vexation.
Revelation 19:9
and he said unto me, "write, happy are they who are invited to the marriage-supper of the lamb." and he said to me, "thus I have delivered the real oracles of God."
Revelation 22:14
blessed are they who wash their robes, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city."