English Sermon: Poor in Spirit

Poor In Spirit

Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said:
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
— Matthew 5:1-3 (NIV)

Poor - "penes" -

  1. to toil for daily subsistence

Poor - "ptochos"

  1. destitute of wealth, influence, position powerless to accomplish an end,

  2. Reduced to begging, asking alms

  3. Lacking in anything