Matthew 5:4

The Beatitudes · Matthew 5:3–12
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Translations

Modern
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Traditional
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Literal
Blessed are those mourning, because they will be comforted.
Latin
Beati mites: quoniam ipsi possidebunt terram.

Original

Greek
English
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Notes

  • will be comforted: The passive voice shows respect for God's holy name. It could also mean God will comfort them (see also Matthew 5:6–7, 9). Comfort will come when God fulfills all his promises (Isaiah 40:1–2; 61:2–3).

Events

Parallels

Psalm 1:1–6 Luke 6:20–23

Glossary

Beatitudes Biblical Concept of Law Compassion Eternal Life Gospel Gospel of Matthew Heal, Healing Jesus Christ Life Moses Mourning Poetry, Biblical Reward Sea of Galilee Spirit of God

Topics

Afflicted Saints: God Comforts Afflictions and Adversities of Saints: End in Joy and Blessedness Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Afflictions of Saints, End in Joy and Blessedness Christian Conduct: Blessedness of Maintaining Dealing with Death Deceased Loved Ones Family Problems Funeral Graces: (Christian) Happiness of Saints in This Life: Described by Christ in the Beatitudes Happiness of the Righteous Instruction in Religion Losing a Loved One Loss Loss of a Child Loss of a Loved One Missing Someone Penitent: Promises To Religion: True Repentance: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Righteous: Described Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Sadness Select Readings: The Beatitudes Sympathy The Blessed: Holy Mourners The Death of a Baby