Matthew 5:3 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Matthew 5:3

3 ^aBlessed are the ^bpoor in spirit: for theirs is the ^ckingdom of heaven.

Footnotes ?

a The Latin beatus is the basis of the English "beatitude," meaning "to be fortunate," "to be happy," or "to be blessed."

a TG Blessings

b IE poor in pride, humble in spirit

b 3 Ne. 12:3 reads ~~... the poor in spirit who come unto me.~~

3 Yea, blessed are the ^apoor in spirit who come unto me, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

b James 2:5 (1-9)

5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the ^apoor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?

b D&C 56:18 (18-20)

18 But blessed are the ^apoor who are pure in heart, whose hearts are broken, and whose spirits are contrite, for they shall see the kingdom of God coming in power and great glory unto their deliverance; for the fatness of the earth shall be theirs.

b D&C 88:17

17 And the redemption of the soul is through him that quickeneth all things, in whose bosom it is decreed that the poor and the meek of the earth shall inherit it.

b TG Contrite Heart

b TG Humility

b TG Poor in Spirit

c TG Kingdom of God, in Heaven

Incoming Footnotes ?

Citation ?

Jeffrey R. Holland, GC, Sep. 2017 (Matt. 5:1-47)

Quentin L. Cook, GC, Oct. 2015 (Matt. 5:1-48)

Thomas S. Monson, GC, Oct. 2014 (Matt. 5:1-48)

Jeffrey R. Holland, GC, Apr. 2011 (Matt. 5:3-12)

Jeffrey R. Holland, GC, Apr. 2006 (Matt. 5:3)

William W. Parmley, GC, Oct. 2003 (Matt. 5:1-48)