New International Version Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. New Living Translation God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy. English Standard Version “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Berean Standard Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Berean Literal Bible Blessed are the merciful, because they will receive mercy. King James Bible Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. New King James Version Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy. New American Standard Bible “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. NASB 1995 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. NASB 1977 “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Legacy Standard Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Amplified Bible “Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Berean Annotated Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Christian Standard Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Holman Christian Standard Bible The merciful are blessed, for they will be shown mercy. American Standard Version Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Contemporary English Version God blesses those people who are merciful. They will be treated with mercy! English Revised Version Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. GOD'S WORD® Translation Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be treated mercifully. Good News Translation "Happy are those who are merciful to others; God will be merciful to them! International Standard Version "How blessed are those who are merciful, because it is they who will receive mercy! NET Bible "Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. New Heart English Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they will obtain mercy. Webster's Bible Translation Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. World English Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBlessed the kind—because they will find kindness. Berean Literal Bible Blessed are the merciful, because they will receive mercy. Young's Literal Translation 'Happy the kind -- because they shall find kindness. Smith's Literal Translation Happy the compassionate: for they shall be commiserated. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBlessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. New American Bible Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. New Revised Standard Version “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBlessed are the merciful, for to them shall be mercy. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Blessed are they who show mercy, for mercies will be upon them. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBlessed are the merciful; for they shall receive mercy. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Blessed are the merciful for they shall obtain mercy. Mace New Testament Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Weymouth New Testament "Blessed are the compassionate, for they shall receive compassion. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Beatitudes…6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.… Cross References Blessed are the merciful, Luke 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Hosea 6:6 For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. for they will be shown mercy. Psalm 18:25 To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; 2 Samuel 22:26 To the faithful You show Yourself faithful, to the blameless You show Yourself blameless; Luke 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured back to you.” James 2:13 For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. Proverbs 11:17 A kind man benefits himself, but a cruel man brings trouble on himself. Ephesians 4:32 Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you. Colossians 3:12-13 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. / Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Zechariah 7:9 “This is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Administer true justice. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. Matthew 18:33 Shouldn’t you have had mercy on your fellow servant, just as I had on you?’ Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. Proverbs 14:21 He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who shows kindness to the poor. Proverbs 21:21 He who pursues righteousness and loving devotion finds life, righteousness, and honor. Matthew 9:13 But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.” Treasury of Scripture Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. are. Matthew 6:14,15 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: … Matthew 18:33-35 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? … 2 Samuel 22:26 With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright. for. Hosea 1:6 And she conceived again, and bare a daughter. And God said unto him, Call her name Loruhamah: for I will no more have mercy upon the house of Israel; but I will utterly take them away. Hosea 2:1,23 Say ye unto your brethren, Ammi; and to your sisters, Ruhamah… Romans 11:30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief: Jump to Previous Blessed Compassion Compassionate Find Happy Kind Kindness Merciful Mercy Obtain Receive ShownJump to Next Blessed Compassion Compassionate Find Happy Kind Kindness Merciful Mercy Obtain Receive ShownMatthew 5 1. Jesus' sermon on the mount:3. The Beattitudes; 13. the salt of the earth; 14. the light of the world. 17. He came to fulfill the law. 21. What it is to kill; 27. to commit adultery; 33. to swear. 38. He exhorts to forgive wrong, 43. to love our enemies; 48. and to labor after perfection. Blessed are the merciful, Those who show compassion, forgive offenses, and help the suffering reflect God’s character. Mercy was often reserved for family, friends, and one’s own people, but Jesus calls His disciples to extend it beyond such boundaries. Luk 6:36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. for they will be shown mercy. God receives the merciful as those who have understood their own need for forgiveness. His mercy is experienced in the present through pardon and restoration and will be fully revealed at judgment through Christ, whose death and resurrection provide reconciliation with God. Psa 18:25 To the faithful You show Yourself faithful,… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of the Beatitudes, including Matthew 5:7, delivering the Sermon on the Mount to His disciples and the gathered crowd. 2. Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, representing those who follow Him and seek to live according to His teachings. 3. The Sermon on the Mount A significant event in the New Testament where Jesus delivers a series of teachings, including the Beatitudes, which outline the values of the Kingdom of Heaven. Teaching Points Understanding MercyThe Greek word for "merciful" is "ele?m?n," which implies compassion and active kindness towards others. Mercy involves both an attitude of the heart and tangible actions. The Blessing of Mercy Those who show mercy are blessed because they reflect God's character and will receive mercy in return. This reciprocal nature of mercy is a divine principle. Living Out Mercy Christians are called to practice mercy in their daily lives, extending forgiveness, compassion, and kindness to others, even when it is difficult. Mercy as a Kingdom Value Mercy is a core value of the Kingdom of Heaven, and living mercifully is a testimony to the transformative power of the Gospel in a believer's life. Mercy and Justice While justice is important, mercy tempers justice with compassion. Believers are encouraged to balance these attributes in their interactions with others. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Matthew 5:7?2. How can we actively show mercy in our daily interactions with others? 3. What does "Blessed are the merciful" teach about God's expectations for believers? 4. How does Matthew 5:7 connect with the parable of the Good Samaritan? 5. In what ways can mercy lead to receiving mercy from God and others? 6. How can practicing mercy strengthen our relationship with Christ and the church community? 7. How does Matthew 5:7 define mercy in a Christian context? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Matthew 5:7? 9. How does Matthew 5:7 challenge modern views on justice and forgiveness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Matthew 5? (7) The merciful.--The thought is the same as that afterwards embodied in the Lord's Prayer. They who are pitiful towards men their brethren are ipso facto the objects of the divine pity. The negative aspect of the same truth is presented in James 2:13. In this case, the promised blessing tends to perpetuate and strengthen the grace which is thus rewarded. No motive to mercy is so constraining as the feeling that we ourselves needed it and have found it.Verse 7. - Our Lord here turns more directly to the character of his followers in relation to men; and in the next three Beatitudes mentions particulars which might be suggested by the sixth, seventh, and ninth commandments. The merciful (οἱ ἐλεήμονες). The mercy referred to here is not so much the almost negative quality which the word usually suggests to us (not dealing harshly, not inflicting punishment when due, sparing an animal or a fellow-man some unnecessary labour), as active kindness to the destitute and to any who are in trouble (cf. Matthew 9:27; Matthew 15:22; Matthew 17:15; Mark 5:19). As compared with οἰκτίρμονες (Luke 6:36), it seems to lay more stress on the feeling of pity showing itself in action and not only existing in thought. To this statement of our Lord's, that they who show mercy to those in need shall themselves be the objects of mercy (i.e. from God) in their time of need, many parallels have been adduced, e.g., by Wetstein. Rabbi Gamaliel (? the second, circa A.D. ), as reported by Rabbi Judah (circa A.D. ), says (Talm. Bab., 'Sabb.,' 151 b), on Deuteronomy 13:18, "Every one that showeth mercy to others, they show mercy to him from heaven, and every one that showeth not mercy to others, they show him not mercy from heaven;" cf. also ' Test. XII. Patr.:' Zab., § 8, "In proportion as a man has compassion (σπλαγχνίζεται) on his neighbour, so has the Lord upon him;" and, probably with reference to this passage, Clem. Rom., § 13, ἐλεᾶτε ἵνα ἐλεηθῆτε. (For the converse, cf. James 2:13.) Calvin remarks, "Hoc etiam paradoxon cum humano judicio pugnat. Mundus reputat beatos, qui malorum alienorum securi quieti suae consulunt: Christus autem hic beatos dicit, qui non modo ferendis propriis malis parati sunt, sed aliena etiam in se suscipiunt, ut miseris succurrant." The verse unfolds in three steps: God pronounces favor (“Blessed”), identifies the recipients (“the merciful”), and guarantees a matching response (“they will be shown mercy”). Those who have tasted God’s rich compassion are called to extend it, confident that He will lavish the same mercy back on them—now and forever. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Blessed [are]Μακάριοι (Makarioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off. the οἱ (hoi) Article - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. merciful, ἐλεήμονες (eleēmones) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 1655: Full of pity, merciful, compassionate. From eleeo; compassionate. for Ὅτι (Hoti) Conjunction Strong's 3754: Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. they αὐτοὶ (autoi) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Nominative Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. will be shown mercy. ἐλεηθήσονται (eleēthēsontai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 1653: To pity, have mercy on. From eleos; to compassionate. Additonal Resources Matthew 5:7 Blue Letter BibleMatthew 5:7 Bible Gateway Matthew 5:7 Bible.com Matthew 5:7 NIV |
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