Matthew 5:1Amplified Bible - Classic EditionSEEING THE crowds, He went up on the mountain; and when He was seated, His disciples came to Him. See the chapter |
And solemnly lifting up His eyes on His disciples, He said: Blessed (happy–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition–and to be envied) are you poor and lowly and afflicted (destitute of wealth, influence, position, and honor), for the kingdom of God is yours!