Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
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Matthew · Matthew 5
Matthew 5:7
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6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Matthew 5:7
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
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8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
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- Luke 6:36Shares a theme“Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.Shared with Mercy
- Titus 3:5Shares a themenot by works of righteousness which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy, he saved us through the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit,Shared with Mercy
- Lamentations 3:22-23Shares a themeIt is because of the LORD’s loving kindnesses that we are not consumed, because his mercies don’t fail. They are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness.Shared with Mercy
- Psalm 103:8-10Shares a themeThe LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abundant in loving kindness. He will not always accuse; neither will he stay angry forever. He has not dealt with us according to our sins, nor repaid us for our iniquities.Shared with Mercy
- Micah 6:8Shares a themeHe has shown you, O man, what is good. What does the LORD require of you, but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?Shared with Mercy
- James 2:13Shares a themeFor judgement is without mercy to him who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgement.Shared with Mercy