Matthew 5:4
God is pleased with people who mourn because they have sinned; they will be encouraged {he will encourage them.}
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
In Context
5God is pleased with people who are meek; they will inherit the earth that God will recreate.
Cross References
Psalms 13:1Yahweh, how long will you continue to forget about me [RHQ]? Will you hide yourself [SYN] from me forever?
Psalms 32:3When I did not confess my sins, ◄my body/I► was very weak and sick, and I groaned ◄all day long/continually►.
Psalms 69:29As for me, I have pain and am suffering. O God, protect me and rescue me.
Psalms 126:5We cried when we planted seeds because it was hard work preparing the soil that had not been plowed for many years; now we want to shout joyfully because we are gathering a big harvest.
Isaiah 25:8He will get rid of death forever! Yahweh our God will cause people to no longer mourn because someone has died. And he will stop other people insulting and making fun of his land and us his people. That will surely happen because Yahweh has said it!
Isaiah 35:10Those whom Yahweh has freed will return to Jerusalem; they will sing as they enter the city; they will be extremely joyful [MET, PRS] forever. No longer will they be sad or mourn; they will be completely joyful [DOU].
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 →