Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:7

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 7 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Context

v.6Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

v.7This passage

v.8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Matthew 6:14

    For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.

  • James 2:13

    For judgment is without mercy to him that hath showed no mercy: mercy glorieth against judgment.

  • Hosea 2:1

    Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah.

  • Psalms 112:4

    Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness: He isgracious, and merciful, and righteous.

  • Psalms 37:26

    All the day long he dealeth graciously, and lendeth; And his seed is blessed.

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.