Matthew 5:3 - Compare All Versions
Matthew 5:3 MSG (The Message)
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
Matthew 5:3 KJV (King James Version)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NASB1995 (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NCV (New Century Version)
“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:3 ASV (American Standard Version)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NIVUK (New International Version (Anglicised))
‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 NKJV (New King James Version)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 AMP (Amplified Bible)
“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. [Luke 6:20-23]
Matthew 5:3 NLT (New Living Translation)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:3 TPT (The Passion Translation)
“What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For yours is the realm of heaven’s kingdom.
Matthew 5:3 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.