Matthew 5:7
Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
In Context
6Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
8Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:26On him who has mercy you will have mercy; to the upright you will be upright;
Psalms 18:25\18:24\Because of this the Lord has given me the reward of my righteousness, because my hands are clean in his eyes.
Psalms 41:1To the chief music-maker. A Psalm. Of David.
Psalms 112:9He has given with open hands to the poor; his righteousness is for ever; his horn will be lifted up with honour.
Proverbs 14:21He who has no respect for his neighbour is a sinner, but he who has pity for the poor is happy.
Isaiah 57:1The upright man goes to his death, and no one gives a thought to it; and god-fearing men are taken away, and no one is troubled by it; for the upright man is taken away because of evil-doing, and goes into peace.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →