Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
In Context
6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Cross References
Psalms 18:25With the loyal you are loyal, and with the blameless blameless.
Psalms 41:1Happy are those who consider the weak; in the day of misfortune the Lord will deliver them.
Psalms 112:9With lavish hands they give to the poor, and their prosperity stands forever. They are lifted to heights of triumph and honor.
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 →