Matthew 5:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 5:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 5:1 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 5:1 — KJV
“And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:”
— Matthew 5:1 (KJV)
Matthew 5:1 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 5:1
“And they turned and went up into the mountain, and came unto the valley of Eshcol, and searched it out.”
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“And he went out from thence, and came into his own country; and his disciples follow him.”
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“And his disciples went forth, and came into the city, and found as he had said unto them: and they made ready the passover.”
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“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
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“And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.”
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