Matthew 5:3 net — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

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"“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them."

— Matthew 5:3, NET Bible

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KJV
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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ASV
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. ”
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WEB
“"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.”
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DRB
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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BBE
“Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.”
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KJVA
“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”
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Matthew 5 — Context

The Beatitudes When he saw the crowds, he went up the mountain. After he sat down his disciples came to him.

Then he began to teach them by saying:

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

Matthew 5:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:3 say?

Matthew 5:3 in the NET Bible reads: ““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.”

Where is Matthew 5:3 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 3.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:3.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:3 in?

Matthew 5:3 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 5:3?

Matthew 5:3 reads (NET): ““Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 5:3 net — “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

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Matthew 5:3 in Other Translations

Matthew 5 — Context

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