Matthew 5:3

The Text-Critical English New Testament

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Cross References

Matthew 11:25

At that time Jesus said, “I praise yoʋ, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because yoʋ have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent, and revealed them to infants.

Matthew 11:6

And blessed is anyone who does not take offense at me.”

Matthew 13:16

But blessed are your eyes because they see, and your ears because they hear.

Matthew 19:14

Yet Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”

Matthew 24:46

Blessed is that servant whom his master finds so doing when he comes.

Matthew 25:34

Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

Matthew 3:2

“Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has drawn near.”

Matthew 8:11

I tell you that many will come from east and west, and recline with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the banquet table in the kingdom of heaven,

Mark 10:14

When Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, “Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

Luke 11:28

But he said, “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”

Luke 18:14

I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other. For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, but he who humbles himself will be exalted.”

Luke 22:29

And I bestow on you a kingdom, just as my Father bestowed one on me,

Luke 22:30

so that you may eat and drink at my table. And you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

Luke 4:18

“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to proclaim release to the captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to set the oppressed free,

John 20:29

Then Jesus said to him, “Because yoʋ have seen me, have yoʋ come to believe? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”

James 1:10

and the rich man should rejoice in being made low, because he will pass away like a flower of grass.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

James 2:5

Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen the poor of the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom that he has promised to those who love him?

Revelation 19:9

Then the angel said to me, “Write: ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’ ” He also said to me, “These are the true words of God.”

Revelation 22:14

Blessed are those who keep his commandments, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

Revelation 3:17

For yoʋ say, “I am rich; I have become wealthy and need nothing,” but yoʋ do not realize that yoʋ are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked.