Matthew 3:9
The Scripture
(9) And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
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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