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Matthew 5:7
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:7 Context
4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
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Other Translations
Blessed are the mercifull: for they shall obtaine mercie.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
- Basic English Bible
Blessed the merciful, for *they* shall find mercy.
- Darby Bible
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- Webster's Bible
Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion.
- Weymouth Bible
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- World English Bible
Blessid ben merciful men, for thei schulen gete merci.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.
- Basic English Bible
Blessed the merciful, for *they* shall find mercy.
- Darby Bible
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
- Webster's Bible
Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion.
- Weymouth Bible
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
- World English Bible
Blessid ben merciful men, for thei schulen gete merci.
- Wycliffe Bible
`Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 5:7
5:7 The merciful - The tender - hearted: they who love all men as themselves: They shall obtain mercy - Whatever mercy therefore we desire from God, the same let us show to our brethren. He will repay us a thousand fold, the love we bear to any for his sake.
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 5:7
Mt 5:7 Blessed [are] the merciful. The merciful, those who, instead of resenting injury, are ready to forgive, shall obtain the divine mercy. The fifth petition of the Lord's prayer implies that we must forgive if we expect to be forgiven (Mt 6:12).