Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 5:2-3

"and he opened his mouth and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:2-3 (ASV)

Saying, Blessed—

The Old Testament closes with the word "curse." The New Testament begins here, in the preaching of Christ, with the word "Blessed." He has changed the curse into a blessing: "Blessed"—