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And having seen the crowds, He went up on the mountain. And He having sat-down, His disciples[a] came to Him. And having opened His mouth He was teaching[b] them[c], saying—

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Footnotes

  1. Matthew 5:1 That is, the twelve; or, the larger group from which the twelve were chosen, Lk 6:13, 17, 20.
  2. Matthew 5:2 Chapters 5-7 may represent the attainable standard of righteousness necessary to enter the kingdom; or, the unattainable standard that drives us to Christ, the premier application of the Law; or, the standard of conduct for those who have entered the kingdom.
  3. Matthew 5:2 That is, the crowds (note 7:28); or, the disciples.

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