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Matthew 5:2 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" He opened his mouth and taught them, saying, "
Matthew 5:2
Verse in Context
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1 Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him.
2 He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
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Matthew 5:1
"Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him."
Matthew 5:3
"“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven."
Matthew 5:4
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
Matthew 5:5
"Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth."
Matthew 5:6
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled."
Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy."
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