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“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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The Beatitudes

“The poor in spirit are blessed,(A)
for the kingdom of heaven(B) is theirs.

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The Beatitudes

“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,[a]
    for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

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Footnotes

  1. 5:3 Greek poor in spirit.

“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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