Matthew 5:2

and he began to teach them.

The Beatitudes

2 He said:

Matthew 5:2 in Other Translations

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

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

2 and he began to teach them.

2 and taught his climbing companions. This is what he said:

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

2 and he began to teach them:

2 Then He began to teach them, saying:

2 Then he began to teach them. He said,

Matthew 5:2 Meaning and Commentary

Matthew 5:2

And he opened his mouth
He spoke with a clear and strong voice, that all the people might hear him; and with great freedom, utterance, and cheerfulness, and things of the greatest moment and importance;

and taught them;
not his disciples only, but the whole multitude, who heard him with astonishment; see ( Matthew 7:28 Matthew 7:29 ) . Some things in the following discourse are directed to the disciples in particular, and others regard the multitude in general.

Matthew 5:2 In-Context

1 Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him,

2 and he began to teach them. He said:

3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.