Matthew 5:1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
Matthew 5:1 in other translations
| BSB | When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him, |
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| WEB | Seeing the multitudes, he went up onto the mountain. When he had sat down, his disciples came to him. |
| ASV | And seeing the multitudes, he went up into the mountain: and when he had sat down, his disciples came unto him: |
| YLT | And having seen the multitudes, he went up to the mount, and he having sat down, his disciples came to him, |
| DARBY | But seeing the crowds, he went up into the mountain, and having sat down, his disciples came to him; |
| BBE | And seeing great masses of people he went up into the mountain; and when he was seated his disciples came to him. |
| Webster | And seeing the multitudes, he ascended a mountain: and when he was seated, his disciples came to him. |
What does Matthew 5:1 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Mt 5:1-16. The Beatitudes, and Their Bearing upon the World.
1. And seeing the multitudes--those mentioned in Mt 4:25. he went up into a mountain--one of the dozen mountains which Robinson says there are in the vicinity of the Sea of Galilee, any one of them answering about equally well to the occasion. So charming is the whole landscape that the descriptions of it, from Josephus downwards [Wars of the Jews, 4.10,8], are apt to be thought a little colored. and when he was set--had sat or seated Himself. his disciples came unto him--already a large circle, more or less attracted and subdued by His preaching and miracles, in addition to the smaller band of devoted adherents. Though the latter only answered to the subjects of His kingdom, described in this discourse, there were drawn from time to time into this inner circle souls from the outer one, who, by the power of His matchless word, were constrained to forsake their all for the Lord Jesus.Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Barnes' Notes
Verse 1. Seeing the multitudes The great numbers that came to attend on his ministry. The substance of this discourse is recorded in the sixth chapter of Luke. It is commonly called the sermon on the mount. It is not improbable that it was repeated, in substance, on different occasions, and to different people. At those times, parts of it might have been omitted, and Luke may have recorded it as it was pronounced on one of these occasions. Lk 6:17-20.
Went up into a mountain. This mountain, or hill, was somewhere in the vicinity of Capernaum, but where precisely is not mentioned. He ascended the hill, doubtless, because it was more convenient to address the multitude from an eminence, than on the same level with them. A hill or mountain is still shown a short distance to the northwest of the ancient site of Capernaum, which tradition reports to have been the place where this sermon was delivered, and which is called on the maps the Mount of Beatitudes. But there is no positive evidence that this is the place where this discourse was uttered.
And when he was set. This was the common mode of teaching among the Jews, Lk 4:20, 5:3, Jn 8:2, Acts 13:14, 16:13.
His disciples came. The word disciples means learners; those who are taught. Here it is put for those who attended on the ministry of Jesus, and does not imply that they were all Christians. See Jn 6:66.
Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Introduction
Christ begins his sermon on the mount, Mat 5:1, Mat 5:2. The beatitudes, Mat 5:3-12. The disciples the salt of the earth, and light of the world, Mat 5:13-16. Christ is not come to destroy, but confirm and fulfill, the Law and the Prophets, Mat 5:17-19. Of the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, Mat 5:20. Interpretation of the precepts relative to murder, anger, and injurious speaking, Mat 5:21, Mat 5:22. Of reconciliation, Mat 5:23-26. Of impure acts and propensities, and the necessity of mortification, Mat 5:27-30. Of divorce, Mat 5:31, Mat 5:32. Of oaths and profane swearing, Mat 5:33-37. Of bearing injuries and persecution, Mat 5:38-41. Of borrowing and lending, Mat 5:42. Of love and hatred, Mat 5:43-46. Of civil respect, Mat 5:47. Christ's disciples must resemble their heavenly Father, Mat 5:48. Verse 1 And seeing the multitudes - Τους οχλους, these multitudes, viz. those mentioned in the preceding verse, which should make the first verse of this chapter. He went up into a mountain - That he might have the greater advantage of speaking, so as to be heard by that great concourse of people which followed him. It is very probable that nothing more is meant here than a small hill or eminence. Had he been on a high mountain they could not have heard; and, had he been at a great distance, he would not have sat down. See the note on Mat 5:14. And when he was set - The usual posture of public teachers among the Jews, and among many other people. Hence sitting was a synonymous term for teaching among the rabbins. His disciples - The word μαθητης signifies literally a scholar. Those who originally followed Christ, considered him in the light of a Divine teacher; and conscious of their ignorance, and the importance of his teaching, they put themselves under his tuition, that they might be instructed in heavenly things. Having been taught the mysteries of the kingdom of God, they became closely attached to their Divine Master, imitating his life and manners; and recommending his salvation to all the circle of their acquaintance. This is still the characteristic of a genuine disciple of Christ.Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Matthew 5:1-2
Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain
Matthew 5:1 in the original Greek
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Cross references for Matthew 5:1
- Mark 3:13
And he goeth up into a mountain, and calleth unto him whom he would: and they came unto him.
- Matthew 15:29
And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a mountain, and sat down there.
- John 6:2-3
And a great multitude followed him, because they saw his miracles which he did on them that were diseased. And Jesus went up into a mountain, and there he sat with his disciples.
- Mark 4:1
And he began again to teach by the sea side: and there was gathered unto him a great multitude, so that he entered into a ship, and sat in the sea; and the whole multitude was by the sea on the land.
- Mark 3:20
And the multitude cometh together again, so that they could not so much as eat bread.
- Matthew 4:25
And there followed him great multitudes of people from Galilee, and from Decapolis, and from Jerusalem, and from Judea, and from beyond Jordan.
- Luke 6:13-16
And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles; Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew, Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes, And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.
- Matthew 13:2
And great multitudes were gathered together unto him, so that he went into a ship, and sat; and the whole multitude stood on the shore.
- Matthew 10:2-4
Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, and Andrew his brother; James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother; Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alpheus, and Lebbeus, whose surname was Thaddeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him.
- Matthew 4:18-22
And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. …
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
3 Who are blessed;
13 the salt of the earth;
14 the light of the world.
17 He came to fulfil the law.
21 What it is to kill;
27 to commit adultery;
33 to swear.
38 He exhorts to suffer wrong,
43 to love our enemies;
48 and to labour after perfection.
seeing.
4:25; 13:2; Mr 4:1
he went.
15:29; Mr 3:13,20; Joh 6:2,3
his.
4:18-22; 10:2-4; Lu 6:13-16
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Context
- Matthew 5:1
And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him:
- Matthew 5:2
And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,
Matthew 5:1 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Y VIENDO las gentes, subió al monte; y sentándose, se llegaron á él sus discípulos. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | Or, voyant les foules, il monta sur la montagne; et lorsqu’il se fut assis, ses disciples s’approchèrent de lui; |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Als er aber die Volksmengen sah, stieg er auf den Berg; und als er sich gesetzt hatte, traten seine Jünger zu ihm. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Videns autem Jesus turbas, ascendit in montem, et cum sedisset, accesserunt ad eum discipuli ejus, |