Matthew 5:7
Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
In Context
6Blessed are those whose greatest desire is to do what is right, for they will be satisfied.
8Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:26You show trust to those who are trusting; you show integrity to those with integrity,
Psalms 18:25You show trust to those who trust; you show integrity to those with integrity,
Psalms 41:1How happy are those who take care of the poor! When they are in trouble the Lord will save them.
Psalms 112:9They share generously, giving to the poor; the good they do has eternal results. They are greatly respected.
Proverbs 14:21People who look down on their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are blessed.
Isaiah 57:1Good people die, and nobody cares; the faithful pass away, and nobody thinks that they were being protected from evil.
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 →