“When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain; and after He sat down, His disciples came to Him. He opened His mouth and began to teach them, saying,
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted...
Have you ever been taught these last three verses, beginning with “Come to me all you who labor..” in this context? I don’t know that I ever have. I may have, and perhaps I just don’t remember. But reading these last three verses in this context, and in the context of the verses prior to these...