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1 | Explain Mathew 5/3 | Matt 5:3 | Effie | 44915 | ||
Please explain Mathew5/3 Blessed are the poor in Spirit for theirs is the kingdom of heaven | ||||||
2 | Explain Mathew 5/3 | Matt 5:3 | Makarios | 44916 | ||
Greetings Effie! Here is a little commentary on Matthew 5:3.. "5:3 Blessed. The word means more than "happy," because happiness is an emotion often dependent on outward circumstances. "Blessed" here refers to the ultimate well-being and distinctive spiritual joy of those who share in the salvation of the kingdom of God. ... poor in spirit. In contrast to the spiritually proud and self-sufficient. theirs is the kingdom of heaven. The kingdom is not something earned. It is more a gift than a recompense." (1) "5sn The term Blessed introduces the first of several beatitudes promising blessing to those whom God cares for. They serve as an invitation to come into the grace God offers. 6sn The poor in spirit is a reference to the “pious poor” for whom God especially cares. See Ps 14:6; 22:24; 25:16; 34:6; 40:17; 69:29. 7sn The present tense (belongs) here is significant. Jesus makes the kingdom and its blessings currently available. This phrase is unlike the others in the list with the possessive pronoun being emphasized." (2) "...poor in spirit. The opposite of self-sufficiency. This speaks of the deep humility of recognizing one's utter spiritual bankruptcy apart from God. It describes those who are acutely conscious of their own lostness and hopelessness apart from divine grace (cf. 9:12; Luke 18:13). See note on 19:17." (3) Blessings to you, Makarios (1) The Zondervan NASB Study Bible, 1999, the Zondervan Corporation, Kenneth Barker, General Editor (2) The NET Bible (Study Notes) [http://www.bible.org] (3) MacArthur Study Bible, 1997, Word Publishing, John MacArthur, Author and General Editor |
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