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Christ Jesus
Let these sayings sink down into your ears.
Christ Jesus is speaking here, charging his disciples to listen to him closely. “These sayings” refers either to the people’s wonder at his cure of a young boy afflicted with seizures (see vv. 38–43) or to what Jesus is about to tell them—a prediction of his betrayal and crucifixion. A paraphrase assumes the second meaning: “Treasure and ponder each of these next words.”
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Resources cited in this issue
GT: Peterson, Eugene H. The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language. Colorado Springs, CO: NavPress, 1993, 2002, 2018.
RR: Keck, Leander E., et al., eds. The New Interpreter’s Bible Commentary. Vol. 7, The Gospels and Narrative Literature, Jesus and the Gospels, Matthew, Mark. Nashville: Abingdon, 2015.
Cit. 3: Barclay, William. The Daily Study Bible: The Gospel of John. Vol. 1. Edinburgh: Saint Andrew, 1955. Revised and updated by Saint Andrew, 2001. Reprinted as The New Daily Study Bible: The Gospel of John. Vol. 1. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001–04.
Cit. 11: Mays, James Luther, et al., eds. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching. Vol. 30, John. Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 1982–.
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