Matthew 5:4
Blessed are the mourners, for they will be comforted.
Open English Bible (UK)
In The King James Version
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
In Context
3‘Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
5Blessed are the gentle, for they will inherit the earth.
Cross References
Psalms 13:1How long, Lord, will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me?
Psalms 32:3When I held my peace, my bones wore away with my endless groaning;
Psalms 69:29Lift me, O God, by your help above my pain and misery.
Psalms 126:5They who sow in tears shall reap with glad shouts.
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 →