Matthew 5:7
Blessed the kind—because they will find kindness.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
In Context
6Blessed those hungering and thirsting for righteousness—because they will be filled.
8Blessed the clean in heart—because they will see God.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:26With the kind You show Yourself kind, || With the perfect man You show Yourself perfect,
Psalms 18:25With the kind You show Yourself kind, || With a perfect man You show Yourself perfect.
Psalms 41:1TO THE OVERSEER. A PSALM OF DAVID. O the blessedness of him || Who is acting wisely to the poor, || In a day of evil YHWH delivers him.
Psalms 112:9He has scattered—has given to the needy, || His righteousness is standing forever, || His horn is exalted with glory.
Proverbs 14:21Whoever is despising his neighbor sins, || Whoever is favoring the humble, || O his blessedness.
Isaiah 57:1The righteous has perished, || And there is none laying [it] to heart, || And men of kindness are gathered, || Without any considering that from the face of evil || The righteous one is gathered.
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 →