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Those who mourn are the people who felt sad about Israel's spiritual and national condition (see Matthew 23:37–39; Isaiah 61:2–3; Joel 1:8–13; 2:12–13, 18–19; Romans 9:1–5; 1 Corinthians 5:2; James 4:9). It may also include to personal sorrow, whether from sin or tragedy (Mark 16:10; Revelation 18:11, 19).
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).
Moses Blessing Faith and Good Deeds The Blessings of Jesus The Poor and Needy in the Psalms The Priestly Blessing
Events
- Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28
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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