“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him.” Context:Understanding the background and context of a verse is essential…

“And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,” Context and Background:Matthew 5:2 is the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, which is one of the most famous teachings…

“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Context:This verse is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, which is a collection of teachings that…

“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.” Context:Matthew 5:5 is the third of the Beatitudes, a series of blessings pronounced by Jesus at the beginning of His…

“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.” Context:Matthew 5:6 is part of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, where He delivers several teachings…

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” Context:To better understand the verse, it’s essential to consider its context within the Sermon on the Mount. In the preceding verses,…

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Context:Matthew 5:16 is part of the Sermon on…

“Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.” Historical Context:In this verse, Jesus is delivering the…

“For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.” Context:Matthew 5:18…

“Whosoever, therefore, shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and…