Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Text-Critical English NT
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 filled.
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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 →