King James Bible
KJVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Translation Comparison
Matthew 5:3
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Matthew 5:3 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
World English BibleWEB | |Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Happy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. | |
Weymouth New TestamentWNT | |Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens. |
American Standard Version
ASVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
English Revised Version
ERVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible
WEB|Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHappy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
American King James Version
AKJVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.
King James Bible
KJVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
American Standard Version
ASVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTBlessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
English Revised Version
ERVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
World English Bible
WEB|Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTHappy the poor in spirit — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
American King James Version
AKJVBlessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Weymouth New Testament
WNT|Blessed are the poor in spirit, for to them belongs the Kingdom of the Heavens.