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Matthew 5:3
The Message
Matthew 5:3
The Message
3 “You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
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Matthew 5:3
New International Version
Matthew 5:3
New International Version
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(A)
Matthew 5:3
New Living Translation
Matthew 5:3
New Living Translation
The Beatitudes
3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,[a]
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Footnotes
- 5:3 Greek poor in spirit.
Matthew 5:3
Amplified Bible
Matthew 5:3
Amplified Bible
3 “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].(A)
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Matthew 5:3
American Standard Version
Matthew 5:3
American Standard Version
3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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