Matthew 3:4
The Scripture
(4) And the same John had his raiment of camel's hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by calling the poor in spirit, the meek, those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, and promises them the kingdom of God. He calls the tax collectors and sinners, the blind, the lame, and the oppressed, inviting them to follow Him. The chapter emphasizes humility, repentance, and the call to love God and neighbor.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 11:8II Kings 1:8Zechariah 13:4Malachi 4:5Mark 1:6Luke 1:17Revelation 11:3Matthew 11:18Leviticus 11:22Deuteronomy 32:13I Samuel 14:25I Samuel 14:26
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