Matthew 5:4
Blessed they that mourn, for *they* shall be comforted.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
In Context
3Blessed [are] the poor in spirit, for *theirs* is the kingdom of the heavens.
5Blessed the meek, for *they* shall inherit the earth.
Cross References
Psalms 13:1{To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David.} How long, Jehovah, wilt thou forget me for ever? how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?
Psalms 32:3When I kept silence, my bones waxed old, through my groaning all the day long.
Psalms 69:29But I am afflicted and sorrowful: let thy salvation, O God, set me secure on high.
Psalms 126:5They that sow in tears shall reap with rejoicing:
Isaiah 25:8He will swallow up death in victory. And the Lord Jehovah will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the reproach of his people will he take away from off all the earth: for Jehovah hath spoken.
Isaiah 35:10And the ransomed of Jehovah shall return, and come to Zion with singing; and everlasting joy shall be upon their heads: they shall obtain gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
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 →