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Matthew 5:3-4
New King James Version
Matthew 5:3-4
New King James Version
3 “Blessed(A) are the poor in spirit,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 (B)Blessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:3-4
New American Standard Bible
Matthew 5:3-4
New American Standard Bible
3 “[a](A)Blessed are the poor in spirit, for (B)theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 “Blessed are (C)those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
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- Matthew 5:3 I.e., fortunate or prosperous, and so through v 11
Matthew 5:3-4
Amplified Bible
Matthew 5:3-4
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)
4 “Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].(B)
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Matthew 5:3-4
New International Version
Matthew 5:3-4
New International Version
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