Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”

Matthew 5:4

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

World English Bible

Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.

American Standard Version

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blessed are they that mourne: for they shall be comforted.

Darby Translation

Blessed they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Young's Literal Translation

'Happy the mourning — because they shall be comforted.

Bible in Basic English

Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.

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Cross references

“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

Revelation 21:4 John 16:20–22 Isaiah 57:18 Luke 6:21 Revelation 7:14–17 James 1:12

Revelation 21:4 · BSB

‘He will wipe away every tear from their eyes,’ and there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.”

John 16:20–22 · BSB

Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy.

Isaiah 57:18 · BSB

I have seen his ways, but I will heal him; I will guide him and restore comfort to him and his mourners,

Luke 6:21 · BSB

Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

Revelation 7:14–17 · BSB

“Sir,” I answered, “you know.” So he replied, “These are the ones who have come out of the great tribulation; they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.

James 1:12 · BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

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