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Matt 5:5
(2) Barn. 19:4
(3) Did. 3:7
(1) Matt 5:5
Blessed the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
(2) Barn. 19:4
The way of light, then, is as follows. If any one desires to travel to the appointed place, he must be zealous in his works. The knowledge, therefore, which is given to us for the purpose of walking in this way, is the following. Thou shalt love Him that created thee: thou shalt glorify Him that redeemed thee from death. Thou shalt be simple in heart, and rich in spirit. Thou shalt not join thyself to those who walk in the way of death. Thou shalt hate doing what is unpleasing to God: thou shalt hate all hypocrisy. Thou shalt not forsake the commandments of the Lord. Thou shalt not exalt thyself, but shalt be of a lowly mind. Thou shalt not take glory to thyself. Thou shalt not take evil counsel against thy neighbour. Thou shalt not allow over-boldness to enter into thy soul. Thou shalt not commit fornication: thou shalt not commit adultery: thou shalt not be a corrupter of youth. Thou shalt not let the word of God issue from thy lips with any kind of impurity. Thou shalt not accept persons when thou reprovest any one for transgression. Thou shalt be meek: thou shalt be peaceable. Thou shalt tremble at the words which thou hearest. Thou shalt not be mindful of evil against thy brother. Thou shalt not be of doubtful mind as to whether a thing shall be or not. Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Thou shalt love thy neighbour more than thine own soul. [ANF]
(3) Did. 3:7
On the contrary, be mild tempered, since those who are mild tempered will inherit the land. [Hermeneia]
See also:
43. Blessed the Poor
48. Blessed the Persecuted
59. Blessed the Sad
96. Blessed the Hungry
389. Bless the Pure
390. Blessed the Peacemakers
John Dominic Crossan
Item: 366
Stratum: III (80-120 CE)
Attestation: Triple
Historicity: -
Common Sayings Tradition: No
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Color Matt 5:5 Did 3:7 The commentary in The Five Gospels (p. 139) reads:
Into the list he inherited, Matthew introduces four congratulations not found in either Luke (Q) or Thomas. To commend the meek, the merciful, those with undefiled hearts, and those who work for peace is quite different from congratulating the poor, the hungry, and the weeping. These additional beatitudes offer reward for virtue rather than relief from distress. People normally expect virtue to be rewarded; and the virtues in question are well known and widely accepted among Judeans of the period. There is no surprise, no reversal, no paradox. In sum, these sayings are not characteristic of Jesus.