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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.