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Matthew 5:3-4

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3 "1Blessed are the poor in spirit, for 2theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 "Blessed are 3those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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Cross References 3

  • 1. Matthew 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-23
  • 2. Matthew 5:10; Matthew 19:14; Matthew 25:34; Mark 10:14; Luke 6:20; Luke 22:29
  • 3. Isaiah 61:2; John 16:20; Revelation 7:17

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. I.e. fortunate or prosperous, and so through v 11
  • [b]. I.e. those who are not spiritually arrogant
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