Matthew 5:3-4

The Beatitudes

³ _r "Blessed are _s the poor in spirit, for _u theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

⁴ "Blessed are _v those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

1. Cross References
   Matthew 5:3 - 12
   Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
   Luke 6:20 - 23
   And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
   
2. Cross References
   Isaiah 61:1
   The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound.
   Isaiah 66:2
   All these things my hand has made, and so all these things came to be, declares the Lord. But this is the one to whom I will look: he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word.
   
3. Cross References
   Luke 12:32
   Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
   
4. Cross References
   Isaiah 61:2 - 3
   To proclaim the year of the Lord 's favor, and ...
   John 16:20
   Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and l...
   2 Corinthians 1:7
   Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that ...
   2 Corinthians 7:10
   For godly grief produces a repentance that lead...
   Revelation 21:4
   He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, a...
   James 4:9 - 10
   Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laught...