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Matthew 5:7

“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”

King James Version (KJV)


Translation Details for Matthew 5:7


Blessed  are the merciful:  for  they  shall obtain mercy. 

Other Translations for Matthew 5:7

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

Bible Commentary for Matthew 5:7

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).

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