Sermon on the Mount: Beatitudes
Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor in spirit, the meek, the merciful, the peacemakers, and others. Luke includes corresponding woes.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
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Matthew has eight or nine beatitudes spoken on a mountain. Luke has four beatitudes and four woes on a level place. Matthew spiritualizes ("poor in spirit"), Luke is direct ("you who are poor").
Longer form with spiritual emphases ("poor in spirit," "hunger for righteousness").
Shorter, more direct blessings ("you who are poor") paired with woes.
The bulk of Jesus's public work centered in Galilee: calling of the Twelve, the Sermon on the Mount, parables, miracles, and growing opposition.
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