Matthew 5:2

2 He proceeded to teach them, and 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 Seeing the multitude of people, Jesus went up the Hill. There He seated Himself, and when His disciples came to Him,

2 He proceeded to teach them, and said:

3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.

4 "Blessed are the mourners, for they shall be comforted.

5 "Blessed are the meek, for they as heirs shall obtain possession of the earth.