The Beatitudes — Matthew 5 (Sermon on the Mount)
Blessed are the poor in spirit — the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, the opening of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Below are 5 key passages from the King James Version (KJV) on this theme.
What does the Bible say about the beatitudes?
Blessed are the poor in spirit — the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, the opening of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.
5 Bible Verses About The beatitudes (KJV)
“Some also there were that said, We have mortgaged our lands, vineyards, and houses, that we might buy corn, because of the dearth.”
Matthew 5:3 KJV — The Sermon on the Mount — The Beatitudes Read Matthew chapter 5 →
“There were also that said, We have borrowed money for the king’s tribute, and that upon our lands and vineyards.”
Matthew 5:4 KJV — The Sermon on the Mount — The Beatitudes Read Matthew chapter 5 →
“Yet now our flesh is as the flesh of our brethren, our children as their children: and, lo, we bring into bondage our sons and our daughters to be servants, and some of our daughters are brought unto bondage already: neither is it in our power to redeem them; for other men have our lands and vineyards.”
Matthew 5:5 KJV — The Sermon on the Mount — The Beatitudes Read Matthew chapter 5 →
“And I was very angry when I heard their cry and these words.”
Matthew 5:6 KJV — The Sermon on the Mount — The Beatitudes Read Matthew chapter 5 →
“Also I said, It is not good that ye do: ought ye not to walk in the fear of our God because of the reproach of the heathen our enemies?”
Matthew 5:9 KJV — The Sermon on the Mount — The Beatitudes Read Matthew chapter 5 →
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Frequently Asked Questions About The beatitudes in the Bible
- What does the Bible say about the beatitudes?
- Blessed are the poor in spirit — the Beatitudes from Matthew 5, the opening of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. Key KJV passages: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:9.
- What are the best Bible verses about the beatitudes?
- The most important KJV passages on the beatitudes include: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:9. Read all 5 passages free at The Living Sword Bible — no account, no ads.
- Where in the Bible does it talk about the beatitudes?
- The Bible addresses the beatitudes throughout both Testaments. Key references include Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:9. Explore every passage in context at thelivingsword.replit.app.
- What does the New Testament say about the beatitudes?
- New Testament scriptures on the beatitudes: Matthew 5:3, Matthew 5:4, Matthew 5:5, Matthew 5:6. Read them free at The Living Sword Bible.
- How do I study Bible verses about the beatitudes?
- The Living Sword Bible app offers word-by-word study with original Hebrew and Greek, multiple translations (KJV, World English Bible, Geneva Bible, Young's Literal, ASV, Darby), cross-references, and an AI companion that answers only from Scripture. Read all 5 passages on the beatitudes at thelivingsword.replit.app — free, no account, no download required.
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