Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
In Context
3“Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually poor, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
5Blessed are those who are kind for they will own the whole world.
Cross References
Psalms 13:1How long, Lord, are you going to forget me? Forever? How long will you turn away from me?
Psalms 32:3When I kept quiet, my body fell apart as I groaned in distress all day long.
Psalms 69:29But I am suffering and in physical pain. God, please save me and keep me safe.
Psalms 126:5Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy!
Isaiah 25:8He will destroy death forever. The Lord God will wipe away all tears, and everywhere he will take away the humiliation suffered by his people. The Lord has spoken.
Isaiah 35:10Those the Lord has set free will return, singing as they enter Jerusalem, wearing crowns of everlasting joy. They are overcome with thankfulness and happiness; sorrow and sadness simply disappear.
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 →